Deadly and Dangerous Coins

Explore our collection of Deadly and Dangerous coins, an iconic series issued by The Perth Mint celebrating some of Australia’s most fascinating and feared wildlife species. This internationally recognised collection showcases beautifully detailed designs inspired by Australia’s most notorious creatures, combining artistic craftsmanship with investment-grade precious metals.

Originally launched in 2006, the Deadly and Dangerous coin series features a range of highly collectable 1oz silver proof coins issued for Tuvalu and struck by The Perth Mint. Each release highlights a different species, including the Red-Bellied Black Spider, Eastern Brown Snake, Saltwater Crocodile, Box Jellyfish, Great White Shark, Blue-Ringed Octopus, and more.

Struck in .999 fine silver with limited mintages, these coins are produced to proof quality with coloured detailing and come complete with presentation packaging and certificates of authenticity. Many issues in the series are now sold out at the mint, making them increasingly desirable on the secondary collector market.

The Deadly and Dangerous series is highly regarded among numismatists for its combination of natural history themes, detailed engraving, and low mintage figures, typically limited to just 2,000–5,000 pieces worldwide.

Whether you are a collector of Australian wildlife coins, Perth Mint silver series, or modern limited-edition numismatics, this category represents one of the most visually striking and collectable wildlife coin programs ever released.