{"product_id":"2026-1oz-mammals-of-australia-red-kangaroo-silver-coloured-proof-coin","title":"2026 1oz Mammals of Australia Red Kangaroo Silver Coloured Proof Coin","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA unique and fascinating tribute to Australia’s number one native icon, based on illustrations from legendary naturalist John Gould, we are delighted to unveil the Mammals of Australia 2026 $1 Red Kangaroo 1oz Silver Proof Coin!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough known as the Father of Australian Ornithology, and revered for \u003ci\u003eThe Birds of Australia\u003c\/i\u003e, Gould also played a key role in the documentation of Australia’s mammals. It was when Gould arrived in Australia to record birdlife that, finding himself “\u003c\/span\u003esurrounded by objects as strange as if I had been transported to another planet”, he decided to embark upon a comprehensive survey of Australian mammals. This survey would ultimately result in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Mammals of Australia\u003c\/i\u003e. Published in 13 parts across three volumes from 1845 to 1863, this\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eepic work featured 182 illustrations – including those upon which this design celebrating the Red Kangaroo is based!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapturing a unique piece of Australian history in glorious full-colour, this official legal tender coin is struck to the peak of Proof quality from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver. Sure to catch the eye of animal lovers worldwide, and a must-have for collectors of the Birds of Australia Silver Proof Series, the broad 38.60mm flan is adorned with a striking depiction of Red Kangaroos – the largest kangaroo species, and biggest land-dwelling mammal native to Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47271096123637,"sku":"DOW41229","price":299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/7802\/1365\/files\/redkangall.jpg?v=1762125098","url":"https:\/\/collectablesemporium.au\/products\/2026-1oz-mammals-of-australia-red-kangaroo-silver-coloured-proof-coin","provider":"Collectables Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}