{"product_id":"2026-1-great-southern-land-1oz-silver-proof-nocturnal-matrix-opal-coin","title":"2026 $1 Great Southern Land 1oz Silver Proof Nocturnal Matrix Opal Coin","description":"\u003cp\u003e2026 $1 Great Southern Land 1oz Silver Proof Nocturnal Matrix Opal Coin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo celebrate the wonderous nocturnal species of Australia, the coin's reverse features (clockwise from the top) a crescent moon and stars, an Australian Tiger Moth, a Night Jar Owl, and Australian Christmas Beetle, a Marbled Gecko, a Spotted Quoll, a Night Parrot, a Lead Beater Possum, a Koala and a Ghost Bat.\u003cbr\u003eAlso 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse design encircles an inlay crafted from matrix opal in the shape of Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003eGiven that opals form in various parts of the country and in varying conditions, each stone displays its own unique pattern and colour combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse depicts the Dan Thorn effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, and the monetary denomination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStruck 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo more than 5,000 of these 2026 Great Southern Land 1oz Silver Proof Nocturnal Matrix Coins will be released by The Perth Mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach coin is housed in a classic display case with a clear lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaged with an illustrated shipper, each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDenomination :                $1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuality :                          Proof\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal :                             99.9% Pure Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight :                           31.107 gms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter :                        36.60 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMintage :                          5,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Authenticity : Perth Mint’s Numbered Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE : The matrix opal insert colours will vary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Perth Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52182704259393,"sku":"2026-1-GSL-MATRIX-SIL","price":295.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0219\/0145\/files\/2026_1GSLNocturnalMatrixOpalCoin.jpg?v=1788855580","url":"https:\/\/coincity.com.au\/products\/2026-1-great-southern-land-1oz-silver-proof-nocturnal-matrix-opal-coin","provider":"Coin City","version":"1.0","type":"link"}