2009 50c Australian Sea Life The Reef Lionfish 1/2oz Silver Coloured Proof Coin Silver - $5 Proof and nowadays tens of thousands

and nowadays tens of thousands of Australians are descended from her

To mark the 50th anniversary of decimal currency

Each of those coins is set within a plush case with an individually serial-numbered Certificate of Authenticity confirming the tiny limited edition

the natural advantages of the new aluminium-bronze $1 coin proved overwhelming

the once prevalent windmill

2009 50c Australian Sea Life The Reef Lionfish 1/2oz Silver Coloured Proof Coin Silver - $5 Proof and nowadays tens of thousandsThe coins reverse portrays a Lionfish in colour. Covered in red to black bands, the Lionfish has very long pectoral and dorsal fins for protection against predators. Growing to around 35cm in length, the Lionfish can be found in tropical waters around the west, north and east coasts of Australia. The coin's reverse includes The Perth Mints P mintmark.