GREAT SOUTHERN LAND 2024 2OZ GOLD PROOF MOTHER OF PEARL COIN
Key features:
Proof quality 99.99% pure gold
Australian marine wildlife design
Authentic Australian mother of pearl
Special ‘P125’ anniversary mintmark
Australian legal tender
Mintage 200
SKU 24Q27AAA
Girt by sea
Known by the familiar epithet ‘Great Southern Land’, Australia is an island continent with a coastline extending for approximately 34,000 kilometres. Bordered in the west by the Indian Ocean and to the east by the Pacific Ocean, it also experiences tropical waters of the Timor, Arafura and Coral Seas, and the cold waters of the Southern Ocean. Providing a multiplicity of marine environments, the surrounding seas support an extraordinary diversity of wildlife.
Mother of pearl insert
The coin features a central mother of pearl insert in the shape of the Australian continent. It is encircled with depictions of iconic marine creatures found in Australian waters, comprising a sea turtle, seahorse, blue-ringed octopus, clownfish, starfish, stingray, and great white shark. As well as representations of marine plants, the design includes ‘P125’ mintmark signifying The Perth Mint’s 125th anniversary in 2024, and the coin’s weight, purity, and year-date.
H.M. King Charles III effigy
The obverse depicts the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, and the monetary denomination.
Timber display case
Accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, this exceptional release is housed in a prestigious timber display case and illustrated shipper.
DISCLAIMER: Please note that the colour of the mother of pearl insert will vary.