2023 Australia 2 oz .999 Silver Humpback Whale BU

Product Details Struck by The Perth Mint, these 2023 2 oz silver coins feature the Humpback Whale . This gentle Goliath of the sea is known for long migrations from Alaska where they feed to warmer tropical climates to raise their young.

Coin Highlights: Contains 2 oz of .9999 fine Silver. Comes packaged in protective plastic. Obverse: Right-facing profile of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the face value. Reverse: Features a depiction of a Humpback Whale breeching the water's surface, along with the tail shown below the water. Also featured in the design is the inscription, "HUMPBACK WHALE," the 2023-date and the weight & fineness. Sovereign coin backed by the Australian government.

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Humpback Whales: Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are large, migratory marine mammals known for their impressive size, long pectoral fins, and complex songs. They can grow up to about 16 meters (52 feet) long and weigh as much as 40 tons. Humpbacks are found in oceans around the world, traveling thousands of kilometers each year between cold, nutrient-rich feeding grounds and warm tropical breeding areas. They primarily feed on krill and small fish, using specialized techniques such as bubble-net feeding to trap their prey. One of their most remarkable features is their vocal behavior: males produce long, structured songs that can last for hours and are believed to play a role in mating. Once heavily hunted during the whaling era, humpback whale populations have been recovering in many regions due to international conservation efforts.