{"product_id":"2026-great-southern-land-1oz-gold-proof-coin-with-chrysoprase-insert","title":"2026 Great Southern Land\r\n1oz Gold Proof Coin with Chrysoprase Insert","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful 1oz silver proof coin features an Australia-shaped insert of chrysoprase, an eye-catching green \u003cbr\u003egemstone also known as ‘Australian jade’. Deriving its verdant colour from nickel, the gorgeously green insert \u003cbr\u003eperfectly epitomises the lush habitat and remarkable biodiversity of Australia’s rainforests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown by the familiar epithet ‘Great Southern Land’, Australia is an island continent of extraordinary \u003cbr\u003elandscapes and biodiversity. Among its most remarkable natural environments are the rainforests of northern \u003cbr\u003eand eastern coastal regions. Comprising tropical, sub-tropical and cool-temperate habitats characterised by \u003cbr\u003ehigh rainfall, lush growth, and dense treetop canopies, they support a rich array of Australian animals and insects, as well as thousands of plant species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStruck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver in proof quality, the coin is issued as legal tender \u003cbr\u003eunder the Australian Currency Act 1965.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 of the Great Southern Land 2024 1oz Silver Proof Chrysoprase Coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESIGN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrating 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, an orb-weaving spider, and other birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as representations 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse depicts the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, and the monetary denomination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver Content (Troy oz): 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonetary Denomination (AUD): 1.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFineness (% purity): 99.99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Gross Weight (g): 31.107\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Diameter (mm): 36.60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Thickness (mm): 3.95\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Mintage: 5,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Aleysha Howarth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Limit of 1 per person\/household**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Orders placed using bots will be cancelled without question**\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shipping from Early December","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51470882046116,"sku":null,"price":8840.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/9027\/9844\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_c02e6377-ad9f-4b72-aa90-8afc166dd1fe.png?v=1788789524","url":"https:\/\/www.australianspecialtycoins.com.au\/products\/2026-great-southern-land-1oz-gold-proof-coin-with-chrysoprase-insert","provider":"Australian Specialty Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}