2013 Birds of Australia - Budgerigar 1/2oz Silver Proof

This is the second in a 5-coin Birds of Australia series and depicts a full colour Budgerigar.

A beautiful small green and yellow parrot the Budgerigar lives wild in the wide open spaces of inland Australia. A nomadic bird it flies in groups in search of water and the seeds of native herbs and grasses. Budgerigars are inclined to breed in years of abundant rainfall. Born naked and helpless young Budgerigars typically fledge after about five weeks. In good years huge flocks of birds can be seen twisting and turning in unison in the sky. The bird is highly popular as a pet and readily breeds in captivity where using selective breeding technigues a wide variety of plumage colours have been developed.

The coin is housed encapsulated in a black hinged-lid presentation case accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity and protected by a colourful cardboard shipper.

Also available is the Perth Mint Display Box to hold all 5 coins in the series.