1 oz Gold Coin - Deadly & Dangerous - 20th Anniversary - Red-Back Spider - 2026
### Deadly & Dangerous - 20th Anniversary Red-Back Spider - 2026 1 Oz Gold - Proof - in Color - **With Privy Mark for the 20th Anniversary of the Series** - 99.99% pure Gold - Limited Mintage only 99 pieces - With numbered Certificate of Authenticity - Delivery in original wooden Box This proof gold coin was struck from **one ounce of 99.99% pure gold** and is dedicated to the **Red-Back Spider** (Latrodectus hasselti). The release marks the **20th anniversary of the Deadly & Dangerous series** and revisits the legendary Red-Back Spider design that launched this popular series. The motive has been partially colored and shows a red-back spider, recognizable by its characteristic red stripe on the abdomen, on a stylized spider web. Also included in the design are the inscription "RED BACK SPIDER" and a special **privy mark** created for the anniversary, featuring another red-back spider as well as the number "20". The reverse depicts the effigy of King Charles III, along with the denomination, weight, fineness and year of issue. The red-back spider is one of Australia’s best-known spiders and can be easily identified by the striking red marking on the abdomen of the female. It is widespread across much of Australia and prefers dry, sheltered places, such as rock crevices, under tree bark, in sheds, gardens and other human-influenced areas. As an ambush predator, it feeds mainly on insects and other small arthropods. The venom of the red-back spider contains neurotoxic components that can affect the nervous system. A bite is only rarely life-threatening for healthy adults, but it can cause severe pain, nausea, sweating and other symptoms. This combination of distinctive appearance and venomous bite makes the red-back spider one of Australia’s most recognizable spiders and an ideal motive for the "Deadly & Dangerous" series. This anniversary release is issued in a strictly limited mintage of only 99 pieces worldwide. The **1 Oz Red-Back Spider Gold Proof Coin** is delivered in the original wooden box including a numbered certificate of authenticity.