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The incredibly popular Deadly and Dangerous Program turns 20, perfect timing for the colorful but super toxic Tiger Snake! Don't miss out, get this vibrant, one troy ounce frosted cameo gold proof with a mintage of just 150 today!

Let's celebrate 20 years of Deadly & Dangerous creatures with a venomous serpent! As you can see, this bad boy is about to strike!

There's no question that the annual Deadly and Dangerous release is a high point of the numismatic calendar, eagerly anticipated by collectors around the globe. Representing a major milestone in the history of modern precious metal coinage, we're proud to present the 20th issue in the famed Deadly & Dangerous Series—introducing the 2025 Tiger Snake 1 Oz Pure Gold Proof!

This landmark release depicts one Australia’s most deadly denizens, the notorious Tiger Snake. Recognized by its distinctive yellow & black banding, the Tiger Snake is large and extremely venomous. Indeed, approximately 50% of those suffering an untreated Tiger Snake bite die as a result.

The vivid hues of both this poisonous reptile, in all its amazing detail, and its home in the Outback, have been accurately captured on this one troy ounce pure gold proof through state of the art digital minting coloration. Each coin is displayed inside an elegant, luxury presentation case lined with with black satin and velvet and protected by a gold and black outer box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. With a mintage limit of just 150, we recommend quick action!

The Deadly Tiger Snake
The tiger snake (Notechis scutatus) is a large and highly venomous snake of southern Australia, inhabiting widespread regions including its coastal islands and Tasmania. These snakes are often observed and locally well known by their banding, black and yellow like a tiger, although the species can be highly variable in coloration and patterning.

Tiger snakes accounted for 17% of identified snakebite victims in Australia between 2005 and 2015, with four deaths recorded from 119 confirmed envenomations. Tiger snake venoms possess potent neurotoxins, coagulants, haemolysins, and myotoxins. Symptoms of a bite include localized pain in the foot and neck region, tingling, numbness, and sweating, followed by a fairly rapid onset of breathing difficulties and paralysis. In one literature review, the mortality rate from untreated bites was found to be between 40% and 60%.

Fortunately, there are modern antivenoms that greatly reduce the mortality rate of tiger snake bites. Nonetheless, in Australia the number of deaths from tiger snakes is exceeded by only the brown snake. This is due to the extremely concentrated nature of tiger snake venom—the lethal dose for humans is just 3 milligrams!

While tiger snakes are usually ground-dwelling, they are able to swim as well as climb into trees and buildings, making them a multi-modal threat.

Truly Rare!

The mintage limit is just 150—meaning a mere one hundred fifty people around the globe will ever be able to own this prestigious one troy ounce pure gold proof! For the lover of carnivorous and/or endangered wildlife, the collector who appreciates tremendous design and rarity, and/or the savvy investor, this is the perfect numismatic gold coin!

Obverse

A full color, lifelike portrait of a large adult Tiger Snake, its black and yellow banding obvious and its mouth open, ready to bite. The serpent is located in its native outback habitat of southern Australia. The legend AUSTRALIA'S TIGER SNAKE defines the theme.

Reverse
His Majesty, King Charles III, in profile effigy facing left. This portrait was executed by the engraver Jody Clark. The legend CHARLES III, the date of issue and denomination also appear, while the legend 1 OZ 9999 GOLD guarantees the weight and purity.

Packaging

The coin is encapsulated inside a luxurious clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and satin, and protected by a black and gold outer cardboard box. A full-color, individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included.

The image of the back side of the certificate is a mint-supplied image intended for general reference only. Serial number on image is NOT indicative of the serial number you will receive!
 
Specifications
Country Niue
Year of Issue 2025
   
Face Value 100 Dollars
Weight 31.106 g
Diameter 38.60 mm
Mintage Limit    150
   
Finish Proof with Color
Composition .9999 Fine (Pure) Gold
Edge Reeded (milled, serrated)
   
Artist Jody Clark (reverse)
Certificate Individually Numbered


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