Great Southern Land 2020 1oz Silver Proof Opal Coin. The use of authentic Australian opal to depict iconic motifs on coins is an exclusive Perth Mint concept which has been used to remarkable effect on this stunning celebration of the Great Southern Land. Proof quality 99.99% pure silver. Limited mintage – 5,000. With numbered Certificate of Authenticity. For centuries, Europeans speculated about Terra Australis Incognita or the great unknown south land. Maritime explorers eventually confirmed its existence, revealing the island continent to be the home of an extraordinary range of wildlife and natural treasures. This stunning silver coin features a central opal insert displaying it’s beautiful array of colour in the shape of the Australian continent. Mined in three Australian states, opal is a colourful gemstone which in its most precious form is renowned for a spectacular play of colours. The precious insert is encircled by representations of iconic Australian animals including the kangaroo, emu, koala, echidna, wombat and bilby. Also included on the reverse is the coins 2020 year-date, its weight and fineness, and The Perth Mints P mintmark. Presentation Packaging and Numbered Certificate. Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, this exceptional release is housed in a classic display case with a clear lid, and illustrated shipper. The item “Great Southern Land 2020 1oz Silver Proof Opal Coin ORIGINAL BOX withCOA” is in sale since Thursday, April 15, 2021. This item is in the category “Coins\Coins\Australian\Decimal”. The seller is “minted.vip” and is located in Warwick Farm, New South Wales. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Region of Origin: Australia
- Composition: Silver
- Proof: Yes
- Coin Type: Decimal
- Mint Marked: Yes
- Era: 2000s
- Denomination: $1
- Weight (oz): 1
- Country: Australia
- Fineness: 999,9
- Size (mm): 36,60
- Mintage: 5000
- Year: 2020