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GERMAN SHEPHERD Police Dog Working Dogs Silver Coin 1$ Tuvalu 2011

The 5th and final release of the Working Dog series is the German Shepherd. Also known as the Alsatian, it is a large-sized dog that originated in Germany. By purchasing this coin, you are making a donation of $1 to the RSPCA Australia, which relies on community support to provide care for animals in need.

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German Sheperd - Police Dog
The German Shepherd is a relatively new breed of dog, with its origin dating to 1899. As part of the Herding Group, the German Shepherd is a working dog developed originally for herding and guarding sheep. Because of its strength, intelligence and abilities in obedience training it is often used as working dogs, German Shepherds are courageous, keen, alert and fearless. Cheerful, obedient and eager to learn. Tranquil, confident, serious and clever. GSDs are extremely faithful, and brave. They will not think twice about giving their lives for their human pack. They have a high learning ability. German Shepherds love to be close to their families, but can be wary of strangers. This breed needs his people and should not be left isolated for long periods of time. They only bark when they feel it is necessary. Often used as police dogs, the German Shepherd has a very strong protective instinct, and are extremely loyal to their handler.

All coins in the series:

  • Labrador Retriever - Guide Dog
  • Border Collie – Sheep Dog
  • Australian Cattle Dog – Herding Dog
  • Beagle – Detector (Sniffer) Dog
  • German Shepherd – Police Dog
  • Country
    Tuvalu
  • Year
    2011
  • Face Value
    1 Dollar
  • Metal
    Silver
  • Fineness (purity)
    999/1000
  • Weight (g)
    31.1 (1 oz)
  • Diameter (mm)
    40.6
  • Quality
    Proof
  • Mintage (pcs)
    3.000
  • Certificate (COA)
    Yes
  • Presentation case (box)
    Yes
The coin’s reverse portrays an adult German Shepherd and a puppy in colour. The design includes the silhouettes of policemen, a helicopter, car and a dog, as well as a decorative pattern of paw prints. The coin’s reverse also includes the inscriptions WORKING DOGS and GERMAN SHEPHERD – POLICE DOG. The coin’s obverse depicts the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2011 year-date.