2024 2oz Australia Great Southern Land Mother of Pearl .9999 Gold Proof Coin

This stunning coin features the iconic Australian continent, beautifully crafted in authentic Australian mother of pearl. Known as the 'Great Southern Land,' Australia is an island continent with a coastline extending approximately 34,000 kilometers. Surrounded by the Indian Ocean to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east, it also experiences the tropical waters of the Timor, Arafura, and Coral Seas to the north, and the cold waters of the Southern Ocean to the south. These diverse marine environments support an extraordinary variety of wildlife.

Mother of pearl, Australia's national gemstone, holds a special place in ancient Aboriginal Dreamtime stories, believed to be created when a rainbow touched the earth. Known to Indigenous people as the 'fire of the desert,' Australia produces the vast majority of the world's precious mother of pearl. When cut and polished, it creates some of the world's most captivating jewelry pieces.

Expertly Minted by The Perth Mint

Struck by The Perth Mint from 2oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality, this coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. The Perth Mint will release no more than 200 of the Great Southern Land 2024 2oz Gold Proof Mother of Pearl Coin, making it an exclusive and highly desirable collectible.

Detailed Design

The coin’s reverse features a central mother of pearl insert in the shape of the Australian continent. It is encircled by depictions of iconic marine creatures found in Australian waters, including (from top right) a sea turtle, seahorse, blue-ringed octopus, clownfish, starfish, stingray, and great white shark. The design also includes representations of marine plants, the ‘P125’ mintmark signifying The Perth Mint’s 125th anniversary in 2024, and the coin’s weight, purity, and 2024 year-date.

The obverse showcases the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, along with the monetary denomination.

Elegant Presentation

Each coin is presented in a prestigious timber display case within an illustrated shipper and is accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, ensuring its value and originality.

Key Features:

• Proof quality 99.99% pure gold
• Authentic Australian mother of pearl design  (Mother of pearl colour may vary)
• Australian legal tender
• Limited mintage of 200 coins
• Beautiful presentation packaging
• Numbered certificate of authenticity

Celebrate the natural beauty and rich heritage of Australia with this exceptional keepsake. Add the Great Southern Land 2024 2oz Gold Proof Mother of Pearl Coin to your collection today and secure this limited-edition treasure. Order now to ensure you do not miss out!