Product Description

• 1 ounce of 999.9 fine gold
• Proof quality
• Limited mintage of only 200 pieces worldwide
• With certificate of authenticity
• Delivered in the high-quality original wooden case

The Wonders of Australia - The Outback gold coin from The Perth Mint honours one of the most impressive and culturally significant regions in the world. It is aimed at discerning collectors as well as value-oriented investors who wish to combine physical 999.9 gold with numismatic substance.

Product Details

One ounce of fine gold in accomplished minting quality

Struck from one ounce of 999.9 gold, this issue carries 31.1 grams of pure precious metal and reaches the most demanding level of coin production in proof quality. With a diameter of 32.60 millimeters, it rests in a balanced manner in the hand and combines compact dimensions with a clearly perceptible weight. The face value of 100 dollars and the 2026 year-date place the piece unmistakably.

Behind the issue stands the renowned mint The Perth Mint, whose name has stood for craftsmanship and care in the collector world for generations. Proof quality brings mirror-like surfaces and clearly defined motif areas into a contrast that reveals the finest engraving details and lends the relief an almost sculptural effect. Anyone who moves the coin in the light sees the same scene in shifting depth.

Motif and Design

The wilderness of a continent in a single scene

The reverse shows a dynamic scene from the Australian outback. A dingo, emus, a snake, a crocodile, kangaroos and a wedge-tailed eagle come together in a composition that guides the eye from one animal to the next and never comes to rest. In the background, a rugged mountain landscape extends to the horizon and opens a wide space around the scene.

From the interplay of moving animal depictions and calm expanse arises a narrative density rarely found on such a small surface. Each animal holds its own place without overloading the overall composition, and the alternation between glossy and matte areas reinforces this impression with every movement of light. The design is completed by the “P” mintmark of The Perth Mint and the 2026 year-date.

The obverse bears the portrait of King Charles III designed by Dan Thorne, along with the weight, fineness and face value. The outer rim is adorned with illustrations of native Australian flora and carries the theme of nature right to the edge of the coin.

Historical and Cultural Background

A continent of extraordinary diversity

The Australian outback is shaped by vast, pristine landscapes and holds a natural as well as cultural significance that reaches far beyond the continent. Australia spans around 7.68 million square kilometers, an area that unites deep canyons, arid deserts, lush rainforests and stunning coastal regions. Hardly any other region on Earth gathers so many climate zones on a single landmass.

Hundreds of thousands of animal species live on this continent, many of them found only here. The animals depicted on the coin stand as representatives of this diversity and turn the motif into a tribute to the Australian wilderness that requires no explanatory words. For collectors, this offers a theme that resonates well beyond the pure metal value.

The Wonders of Australia series from The Perth Mint is dedicated to the iconic landscapes and natural wonders of the continent. With The Outback, a region moves into the centre that many collectors regard as the very essence of Australia, giving this issue a particularly compelling theme within the collection.

Exclusivity and Investment Value

Two hundred pieces for a worldwide collector market

The issue is limited to 200 pieces worldwide. Mintages of this magnitude are known to spread quickly across the international collector markets, since each region receives only a fraction of the total quantity. Anyone who owns such a striking holds a piece that statistically changes hands only rarely.

For investors, the coin combines the intrinsic value of 999.9 gold with the premium that collectors are willing to pay for strictly limited strikings. Limited gold coins with a culturally charged motif in particular often develop their own dynamics on the secondary market, which cannot be explained by the metal price alone.

Secure one of the few examples of this strictly limited coin before it sells out.

Special Features

Substance that proves itself in the hand

31.1 grams of gold develop a physical presence that communicates itself the moment the coin is held. The metal rests heavy and cool in the hand, and precisely this moment makes the difference between the image of a coin and the piece itself clear.

At the same time, the ounce weight is internationally standardised and tradable worldwide without conversion. This comparability supports price stability and eases a later resale, because the metal value can be traced transparently at any time. Combined with the mintage of 200 pieces, this creates a mixture of reliable valuation basis and genuine rarity.

What makes this coin special?

The combination of only 200 pieces in proof quality and a motif that brings the biodiversity of the outback together in a single scene gives this issue of the Wonders of Australia series a rank of its own.

Storage

At Superior Coins, your coin collection is especially dear to us. Hence why we developed our Superior Boxes with a unique, multifunctional inlay tailored perfectly to your needs. You can choose to store the inlay safely and space-efficiently in our compact Security Box, ideal for safe-deposit lockers, or place it in one of our elegantly designed presentation boxes.

This way, your collection remains protected in your private safe while allowing you to enjoy the beautiful display of your valuable pieces at any time with style and pride. Discover the variety of our high-quality boxes and experience how presentation and security come together perfectly at Superior Coins.

Delivery and Service

Decide for yourself whether your coin will be delivered in the original case or in one of our exclusive Superior Boxes. The numbered certificate of authenticity fits securely in both packaging options. Upon request, we can store your Superior Box in our in-house, fully insured vault until your collection is complete. Alternatively, you are welcome to send us your coins, and we will place them with the utmost care into the designated Superior Box and gladly assist you in completing your collection.

Personal Support & Maximum Security

We provide you with comprehensive and personal advice at any time, to jointly assemble the optimal overall package tailored to your individual goals and wishes. You can also make use of our subscription service so that you never miss a new release in your collection.

Of course, you will receive all relevant documents from us, including meaningful images for your insurance, directly upon delivery.

Rely on our many years of experience, maximum reliability, and state-of-the-art security standards. Your valuable pieces are in the best hands with Superior Coins. We accompany you with the greatest care and personal service on your path to a unique and value-retaining collection.

FAQ

Your Questions, Competently Answered

• How is this gold coin delivered?
  Delivery is made in the high-quality original wooden case including a certificate of authenticity that documents origin and limited mintage.
• What does proof quality mean for me as a collector?
  Proof stands for the most elaborate form of coin production and therefore for a piece that differs clearly in surface and sharpness of detail from a simple bullion striking.
• How do I store the coin best?
  A dry, temperature-stable environment inside the closed case is ideal, and the surface of a coin in proof quality should never be touched with bare fingers.
• Is this issue suitable as a gift?
  The original wooden case and the certificate of authenticity make the coin a gift that convinces without additional packaging, and the worldwide limit of 200 pieces lends the occasion further weight.
• Who designed the portrait on the obverse?
  The portrait of King Charles III comes from the design by Dan Thorne and appears together with the weight, fineness and face value.
• How can the coin be resold later on?
  One ounce of 999.9 gold is tradable internationally at any time, and the limitation to 200 pieces additionally appeals to collectors who wish to close a gap in their collection.