GREAT SOUTHERN LAND - NOCTURNAL

2026 1oz Silver Proof

Matrix Opal Coin

1oz Silver Proof Coin crafted with natural opal

Key features:

• 1oz Silver Proof Coin with sparkling Matrix Opal
• Every coin in the mintage may display a unique appearance due to the natural opal
• Designed by Aleysha Howarth & Dan Thorne
• Australian Legal Tender

Product Information:

• Item Code                  26Q29AAA
• Barcode                     9327025053851
• Mintage                      5000
• Release Date             8 September 2026

The term "Great Southern Land" refers to the majestic continent situated in the Southern Hemisphere, known today as Australia, home to more than 600,000 species of wildlife, many of which are endemic to the island nation. This diversity and the uniqueness of the country’s fauna continue to captivate the world. Some creatures have become national icons, while many less recognised and often unseen species take refuge during the daylight to awaken after dark.

Design

To celebrate the wonderous nocturnal species of Australia, the coin’s reverse depicts (clockwise from the top) a crescent moon and 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. Also in the design are illustrations of Australian flora, along with The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark and the coin’s weight, purity, and 2026 year-date. The reverse design encircles an inlay crafted from matrix opal in the shape of Australia. A natural gemstone of the land, the opal is admired for its depth of appearance and iridescent colours which reveal 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 colour combination. The obverse depicts the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, and the monetary denomination

Technical Information

As each insert is crafted from natural opal, inherent variations in coloration and patterning are to be expected. Consequently, every coin in the mintage may display a unique appearance.

Presentation

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, the coin comes in a black display case with blue and silver illustrated shipper.

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