Rough-Toothed Dolphin 2023, 1 oz Silver Coin

The long-beaked dolphin is another species depicted on silver coins.

The long-beaked dolphin is a species of dolphin found mainly in tropical and subtropical waters. This mammal is one of the most recognizable and popular dolphin species. Its distinctive feature is its elongated snout, which resembles a bottle. It has about 64-68 teeth in its mouth, which is a larger number compared to other dolphin species. These animals have a grayish-brown coloration with a lighter belly. Long-beaked dolphins are very social and intelligent. They live in groups called herds, which can number from several to dozens of individuals. They communicate using a variety of sounds, including whistles, clicks and tail taps.

On the reverse side, we see two long-beaked dolphins, one of them leaping high above the surface of the water, while the other emerges only its head from it. In the background, the setting sun slowly disappears. At the very top, the English name of the animal is written in the border. At the bottom, meanwhile, is an indication of the weight and silver content of the coin. The obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II along with the denomination and date of issue.