2026 AUS 1 oz Silver Matrix Opal Great Southern Land Proof

Product Details

This beautiful coin features the great southern Australian continent in stunning Australian Matrix Opal and has a limited mintage of only 5,000 produced. Australia is the planet’s sixth largest country, yet is the smallest of the world’s continents.
Coin Highlights:

• Contains 1 oz of .9999 fine silver.
• Mintage of only 5,000 coins.
• The coin is housed in a classic display case with a clear lid. Packaged with an illustrated shipper, each coin is accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.
• Obverse: Depicts the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III and the monetary denomination.
• Reverse: The coin's reverse features an Australian-shaped inlay crafted from Matrix Opal. A natural gemstone of the land, the opal is admired for its depth of appearance and iridescent colors which revel themselves in the light, and more brilliantly when polished. Given that opals form in various parts of the country and in varying conditions, each stone displays its own unique pattern and color combination. To celebrate the nocturnal species of Australia, the coin's reverse depicts a crescent moon & stars, an Australian Tiger Moth, a Night Jar Owl, an Australian Christmas Beetle, a Marbled Gecko, a Spotted Quoll, a Night Parrot, a Lead Beater possum, a Koala, and a Ghost Bat.Finally, the metal along with the coin's weight & fineness are included along the rim.
• Sovereign coin backed by the Australian government.

The unique use of Australian Matrix Moon Opal in this silver coin design is sure to appeal to collectors around the world. Add this beautiful 1 oz Silver Matrix Opal Great Southern Land coin to your cart today!

The Great Southern Land
The term "Great Southern Land" refers to the majestic continent situated in the Southern Hemisphere, known today as Australia. This term embodies the unique biodiversity and landscape that this expansive land is renowned for. From the lush tropical rain forests to the arid, sun-soaked deserts, Australia is home to an array of vibrant and distinct wildlife.

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