2 oz 2022 Great Southern Land Opal Proof Gold Coin | Perth Mint

Struck from 1 oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality, this spectacular coin from the Great Southern Land series features an Australia-shaped insert made from common opal.

KEY FEATURES

• Proof quality 99.99% pure gold
• Authentic opal map-shaped insert
• Australian legal tender
• Mintage: 200

AUTHENTIC OPAL INSERT

Great Southern Land is a popular series of collectables featuring map-shaped inserts made from minerals or other natural materials. Mined in three Australian states, opal is a colourful mineral which in gemstone form is renowned for its spectacular ‘play of colours’.

ANIMAL ICONS

The map-shaped insert is encircled by representations of iconic Australian animals including the kangaroo, emu, koala, echidna, wombat and bilby. Also included on the reverse is the coin’s 2022 year-date and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

TIMBER DISPLAY CASE

Accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, this exceptional release is housed in a prestigious timber display case and illustrated shipper.

ABOUT THE PERTH MINT

The Perth Mint opened in 1899 as the British Royal Mint’s 3rd branch in Australia. The historical Hay Street location handled gold refining until moving to a modern facility in April 1990. Ownership of the mint was transferred to the Government of Western Australia in July of 1970. Under an agreement with the Commonwealth Treasury, they were empowered to mint and market gold, silver, and platinum as Australian legal tender to investors and collectors worldwide. Today, they are amongst the elite world mints whose pure gold, silver, and platinum items are trusted without question. Items such as the Australian Nugget, Silver Coin Series (Kangaroo, Kookaburra, Koala, and Platypus to name a few), as well as the Australian Lunar Gold and Silver Coin Series are extensively sought after by bullion investors worldwide.