2023 Perth Mint Ningaloo Eclipse 2oz Silver Antiqued Coloured Coin
Ningaloo Eclipse Series | 2oz Silver Antiqued Coloured Coin | 99.99% Pure Silver | Limited Mintage 3,000
Celebrate one of the most extraordinary astronomical events of the 21st century with the 2023 Ningaloo Eclipse Silver Coin.
Struck from 2oz of 99.99% pure silver by The Perth Mint, this spectacular commemorative release marks the historic total solar eclipse that occurred above Exmouth and the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef on Western Australia’s north-west coast on 20 April 2023.
Combining antiqued and colour finishes, the coin captures the breathtaking moment when the moon completely obscured the sun, plunging the region into darkness while revealing one of Australia’s most unique marine ecosystems below.
Featuring edge lettering commemorating the precise date and time of the eclipse, this limited-edition release is both a remarkable numismatic collectible and a lasting record of a rare celestial event.
📖 Story / Theme – Ningaloo Eclipse
On 20 April 2023, thousands of visitors travelled to Exmouth, Western Australia, to witness a rare total solar eclipse.
As the only town located directly within the path of totality, Exmouth and the nearby Ningaloo Reef experienced over a minute of darkness as the moon completely obscured the sun.
This remarkable event brought worldwide attention to one of Australia's most spectacular natural regions and created a once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity for eclipse enthusiasts and astronomers.
This commemorative release captures that historic moment through innovative numismatic artistry.
🎨 Design Description
The reverse portrays the darkened sky of the 2023 Ningaloo Total Solar Eclipse above the colourful coral formations of Ningaloo Reef.
Swimming beneath the eclipse is a majestic whale shark, the largest fish species in the world and one of the region’s most iconic marine inhabitants.
✨ Key Features
🎨 Antiqued and coloured finish
🐋 Features whale shark and Ningaloo Reef design
📝 Edge lettering commemorating the eclipse
👑 Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Obverse
🏛️ Official Australian legal tender
🌍 Limited mintage of 3,000 worldwide
📜 Numbered Certificate of Authenticity included
🎁 Presentation case and illustrated shipper included
📋 Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Year | 2023 |
| Country | Australia |
| Mint | The Perth Mint |
| Series | Ningaloo Eclipse |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 2oz |
| Purity | 99.99% |
| Finish | Antiqued, Coloured |
| Denomination | $2 |
| Mintage | 3,000 |
| Edge Lettering | NINGALOO ECLIPSE • 20 APRIL 2023 • 11:27AM |
| Obverse Designer | Jody Clark |
| Legal Tender | Australia |
| Packaging | Presentation Case + Illustrated Shipper + Numbered COA |
| SKU | CG23PMNESAC2ZBX01 |
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