1 oz Silver Coin - Deadly & Dangerous - Red-Bellied Black Snake - Color - 2022
### Deadly & Dangerous (17.) - Red-Bellied Black Snake 1 Oz Silver - Proof - in Color - 17th Issue of the Deadly & Dangerous Series - 99.99% pure Silver - Limited Mintage only 2,500 pieces - With numbered Certificate of Authenticity - Delivery in original wooden Box The 17th issue of the **Deadly & Dangerous Series** is dedicated to the **Red-Bellied Black Snake** (Pseudechis porphyriacus). The coin was stuck from one ounce of 99.99% pure silver in proof quality. The **partially colored motive** features a detailed depiction of a red-bellied black snake surrounded by leaves and foliage. Additionally, the design includes the inscription "AUSTRALIA'S RED-BELLIED BLACK SNAKE." The reverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II as well as the weight, fineness, denomination and year of issue. As the snake's name suggests, it is distinguished by a shiny, black scale and a distinct reddish coloration on its belly. The diurnal venomous snake is native to eastern Australia and prefers to live in wetlands and forested regions connected to standing or flowing water. The snake can reach a body length of up to 3 meters and feeds on small frogs, fish, reptiles and mammals. The limited **Deadly & Dangerous Red-Bellied Black Snake** silver proof coin is delivered in the original wooden box including a numbered certificate of authenticity.