2026 Perth Mint Great Southern Land 1oz Silver Proof Opal Coin

Great Southern Land | 1oz Silver Proof | 99.99% Pure Silver | Matrix Opal Insert | Mintage 5,000

Celebrate Australia’s remarkable nocturnal wildlife with the 2026 Perth Mint Great Southern Land Nocturnal 1oz Silver Proof Matrix Opal Coin.

Struck from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver in Proof quality, this spectacular release features an Australia-shaped inlay crafted from natural matrix opal. Its naturally occurring colours and patterns ensure each coin displays its own distinctive appearance.

🎨 Design Description

The reverse surrounds an Australia-shaped matrix opal inlay with detailed representations of nocturnal Australian wildlife.

The animals depicted include an Australian Tiger Moth, Night Jar Owl, Australian Christmas Beetle, Marbled Gecko, Spotted Quoll, Night Parrot, Lead Beater Possum, Koala and Ghost Bat.

The design also features a crescent moon and stars, Australian flora, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark, weight, purity and 2026 year-date.

Because natural opal varies in colour and pattern, each coin may have a unique appearance.

The obverse features the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III and the monetary denomination.