Great Southern Land 2026 1oz Gold Proof Chrysoprase Coin
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.
Gem of nature design
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, an orb-weaving spider, and other birds. Included in the design are representations of plant life, along with The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark and the coin’s weight, purity, and 2026 year-date.
Chrysoprase insert
The 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’, makes an eye-catching jewellery stone when polished. Variations in colour and appearance of the insert are inherent due to the natural formation of the gemstone, making each coin in the mintage one-of-a-kind.
Key features:
- Proof quality 99.99% pure gold
- Australian rainforest design
- Chrysoprase insert
- Australian legal tender
- Mintage: 200