2024 $20 Fine Silver Coin - Colourful Birds: American Goldfinch

2024 $20 Fine Silver Coin - Colourful Birds: American GoldfinchWhether its bouncing around in flight, singing its lively song or climbing seed bearing plants, the American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) cant help but draw attention to itself as it brings a brilliant flash of colour to any setting. On this 99. 99% pure silver coins reverse, its easy to see why this handsome finch is a favourite of many birdwatchers, its yellow and black plumage contrasting beautifully with the cheerful purple hues of aster flowers.

89mm flan features the ‘Seven Jijas (Sisters)’ artwork by Wajarri-Noongar artist Christine ‘Jugarnu’ Collard

Holt's Blue Funnel Line commissioned two larger ships

the anniversary design on this coin reflects the Mint’s best-known contemporary series with a kangaroo

Any coins or banknotes from 1966 make for a great connection to a key piece of Australian monetary history

Weight: 6

In addition to being a well known political figure

Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the British throne on the 6th February 1952

All six coins are uncirculated: minted in Winnipeg

wielding a shield that ingeniously incorporates the chessboard into its design

Mighty dragon

Used alongside other foreign coins and promissory notes

He was intrigued by the way the insects sometimes move in circles and perform a figure of-eight ‘waggle dance’