2024 $1 Great Southern Land 1oz Silver Proof Chrysoprase Coin

2024 $1 Great Southern Land 1oz Silver Proof Chrysophrase Coin

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 99.9% pure silver to proof quality, this coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.

No more than 5,000 of these 2024 Great Southern Land 1oz Silver Proof Chrysoprase Coins will be released by The Perth Mint.

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, and orb-weaving spider, and other birds. As well as representation 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 features the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, and the monetary denomination.

Each 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.

Denomination :                $1

Quality :                          Proof

Metal :                             99.9% Pure Silver

Weight :                           31.107 gms

Diameter :                        36.60 mm

Mintage :                          5,000

Certificate of Authenticity : Perth Mint’s Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

NOTE : The Chrysoprase insert colour will vary.