Product Description

• 1st issue of the Wonders of Australia series
• Genuine Australian opal as the central design element
• 1 ounce of 999.9 pure gold in proof quality
• Limited mintage of only 200 pieces worldwide
• With numbered certificate of authenticity
• Delivered in a high quality wooden case

This limited gold coin pays tribute to the Australian Outback as a symbol of origin, vastness, and cultural depth. The combination of the highest minting quality, refined symbolism, and a natural precious opal gives this issue a distinctive presence for discerning collectors and investors.

Product Details

Technical Perfection of the Perth Mint

Struck from one ounce of 999.9 gold in proof quality, this gold coin impresses with flawless surfaces and sharply defined reliefs. The diameter of 32.60 millimeters ensures a balanced proportion between design depth and tactile feel. The Perth Mint is internationally renowned for strictly controlled production processes and consistent quality at the highest numismatic level. Each coin is polished multiple times and individually inspected to meet the high standards of proof quality. The face value of 100 dollars underscores its official status as legal tender in Australia.

Motif and Design

The Outback as a Living Natural Panorama

The motif unfolds in a circular arrangement around the central Australian opal and presents an impressive diversity of typical Australian animal species. Dingo, python, monitor lizard, echidnas, blue tongued skink, desert tree frogs, rock wallaby, and emus symbolically represent the adaptability of life in one of the harshest regions on Earth. Fine lines and differentiated surface structures create a vivid interplay of light and shadow. The opal at the center shines in changing hues depending on the light and gives each coin an individual character. Landscape elements frame the ensemble and create depth as well as a sense of spatial dimension.

The reverse, featuring the portrait of King Charles III, forms a calm, classical counterpoint to the richly detailed obverse.

Historical and Cultural Background

The Outback as Australia’s Cultural Heart

The Australian Outback is regarded as one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cultural landscapes. For thousands of years, it has shaped the way of life and the spiritual beliefs of Australia’s Indigenous peoples. Many Dreamtime traditions place the creation of landscapes, animals, and gemstones in this region. The opal plays a special role in this context and is often understood as a visible expression of mythical natural forces. As Australia’s national gemstone, it stands for hope, transformation, and the connection between people and land. The series Wonders of Australia draws on this cultural depth and translates it into a timeless numismatic form.

Exclusivity and Investment Value

Limited Rarity with Substance

With a worldwide mintage of only 200 pieces, this collector coin is among the rarest issues of the Perth Mint. The combination of high gold purity, proof quality, and a natural opal inlay creates an attractive profile for collectors and investors alike. Limited proof gold coin issues of this kind are in long term demand due to their scarce availability and stable precious metal base. Being part of an established series further strengthens market acceptance. Secure one of the few examples of this strictly limited coin before it sells out.

Special Features

Weight, Tactile Quality, and Confidence

The weight of one ounce gives this gold coin a tangible sense of value and permanence. In the hand, it conveys calm and substance, which is a decisive factor for many investors when purchasing physical precious metals. The clear weight standard facilitates international tradability and supports transparent pricing upon resale. Gold in this denomination remains liquid and reliably valued even in volatile market phases. The high quality packaging permanently protects the sensitive surface and preserves the collector value.

What makes this coin special?

The combination of a strictly limited gold coin in proof quality and an individually shimmering Australian opal makes each issue a distinctive one of a kind piece.

Storage

At Superior Coins, your coin collection is especially dear to us. That’s 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; 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

• What is the mintage of this gold coin?
  The mintage is limited to only 200 pieces worldwide, making this collector coin particularly exclusive.
• Is the coin delivered with original packaging?
  Each coin is delivered in the original wooden presentation case from the Perth Mint together with a certificate of authenticity.
• Is this gold coin suitable for long term investment?
  The combination of 999.9 gold, low mintage, and an internationally recognized mint provides a solid basis for long term value stability.
• How should I store the coin optimally?
  Dry storage protected from light in the supplied presentation case permanently protects the surface and the opal inlay.
• Is this coin also suitable as a high quality gift?
  The elaborate presentation and the cultural significance of the motif make it a representative gift for special occasions.