2008 Australia 10 g .9999 Gold Dreaming Kangaroo Coin - Perth Mint

The Kangaroo and Turtle Dreaming designs were created by Darryl Bellotti, an Australian Indigenous (aboriginal) artist of both Yamatji and Nyoongar descent. Bellotti is inspired by his boyhood memories of hunting trips in northwestern Australia, where he observed the unique fauna of the island continent and was guided by his elders. He is also the designer of the annual Koala silver and gold releases, as well as the Discover Australia - The Dreaming coins.

The aboriginal art depicts the animal surrounded by patterns that create a unique, "shimmer" background reminiscent of the Dreamtime. The design around each animal represents the knowledge of the hunter - the dots are the hunter's footprints along the path, while the ringed circles symbolize the locations where the huntsman stops to ensnare his prey.

There is huge international interest in Australian Indigenous art. Created through the millennia on rocks, on bark, on canvas and in sculpture, the oldest ongoing artistic tradition in the world stretches back tens of thousands of years.

PRESENTATION

Each rectangular coin is sealed in a beautifully illustrated presentation pack, housed in a full-color outer folder. Each package includes an explanation of the artist’s design inspiration and a facsimile of Darryl Bellotti’s signature. The pack also incorporates a certificate of authenticity.