This beautiful 1oz silver proof coin features an Australia-shaped insert of chrysoprase, an eye-catching green gemstone also known as ‘Australian jade’. Deriving its verdant colour from nickel, the gorgeously green insert perfectly epitomises the lush habitat and remarkable biodiversity of Australia’s rainforests.
Known by the familiar epithet ‘Great Southern Land’, Australia is an island continent of extraordinary
landscapes and biodiversity. Among its most remarkable natural environments are the rainforests of northern and eastern coastal regions. Comprising tropical, sub-tropical and cool-temperate habitats characterised by high rainfall, lush growth, and dense treetop canopies, they support a rich array of Australian animals and insects, as well as thousands of plant species.
Struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver in proof quality, the coin is issued as legal tender
under the Australian Currency Act 1965.
The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 of the Great Southern Land 2024 1oz Silver Proof Chrysoprase Coin.
The coin’s design encircles an Australia-shaped insert of chrysoprase, a gemstone that derives its green colour from nickel. Found in Queensland and Western Australia, ‘Australian jade’ as chrysoprase is
sometimes known, makes an eye-catching jewellery stone when polished.
Celebrating the flora and fauna of Australia’s iconic rainforest, the coin depicts (clockwise from top-right), a flying fox, a possum, a tree snake, a kingfisher, a crocodile, a butterfly, a tree frog, a cassowary, an orbweaving spider, and other birds. As well as representations of plant life, the design incorporates ‘P125’ mintmark signifying The Perth Mint’s 125th anniversary in 2024, and the coin’s weight, purity, and
2024 year-date.
The obverse depicts the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, and the monetary denomination.
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.
• Proof quality 99.99% pure silver
• Authentic Australian Chrysoprase design
• Australian legal tender
• Previous releases sold out
• Limited mintage – 5,000
• Beautiful presentation packaging
• Numbered certificate of authenticity
