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The Great Southern Land 2024 1 oz Silver Proof Chrysoprase Coin from the Perth Mint is not a standard bullion piece.It is a highly specialized proof coin with a strictly limited mintage of 5000 units worldwide built around a beautiful physical gemstone.The coin features a genuine chrysoprase insert meticulously cut into the exact geographical outline of the Australian continent and inlaid seamlessly into the silver reverse.This release marks two major milestones simultaneously, celebrating the immense natural wealth of Australia captured in stone and pure silver while honoring the Perth Mint's historic 125th year of continuous operation.This anniversary is permanently commemorated on every coin through the special P125 mintmark.
The obverse face of the coin features the official effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, carefully crafted by the talented sculptor Dan Thorne.The detailed portrait shows the King in a left-facing profile without a crown, dressed in a standard civilian suit and tie.This presentation serves as the standard civilian portrait utilized on Australian legal tender since his accession in 2023. Surrounding the crisp portrait are the official inscriptions CHARLES III AUSTRALIA 1 DOLLAR, which confirms the coin's face value and full legal tender status under the Australian Currency Act of 1965.
At the absolute center of the reverse sits a piece of genuine chrysoprase, expertly cut and inlaid in the precise shape of the Australian landmass.Chrysoprase is a cryptocrystalline form of quartz, belonging to the same mineral family as agate and jasper, whose vivid apple-green coloration is derived from trace amounts of nickel.It ranks between 6 and 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it a highly durable gemstone used in jewelry and decorative objects since antiquity.Within Australia, it is mined primarily in Queensland and Western Australia and is widely known by the nickname "Australian Jade," reflecting its striking appearance and geographic origin.Surrounding the green gemstone continent, the reverse portrays nine distinct animals and organisms representing Australia's tropical rainforest ecosystems, a flying fox, a possum, a tree snake, a kingfisher, a crocodile, a butterfly, a tree frog, a cassowary, and an orb-weaving spider.These are not arbitrary decorative choices, as each represents a documented species of Australia's wet tropical zones, which are the exact same landscapes where chrysoprase naturally forms underground.The technical inscriptions 2024 1oz 9999 SILVER appear clearly at the top of the reverse layout, while the commemorative P125 mintmark is positioned at the lower right.
The P125 designation specifically honors the Perth Mint's 125th anniversary.The historic mint originally opened its doors on June 20 1899 during the height of the Western Australian gold rush, which occurred two full years before Australia's own Federation in 1901.It was established as a branch facility of the British Royal Mint to process the region's massive gold output and has operated continuously ever since, growing into one of the world's premier sovereign minting facilities.Today, it is wholly owned by the Western Australian state government and produces legal tender coins for Australia across gold, silver, and platinum.The P125 mark appears exclusively on select 2024 releases as a quiet acknowledgment of that unbroken 125-year run of production.
This coin is an entry in the Perth Mint's ongoing Great Southern Land series, which pairs distinct Australian gemstones with Australia-shaped center inserts to create a highly anticipated collector release each year.For instance, the 2025 edition features snakeskin jasper.Each year's stone is selected for its authentic Australian origin and unique visual character.Chrysoprase was chosen for the 2024 coin given its status as one of Australia's most distinctively colored and internationally recognized native gemstones.
The coin is struck in exceptional proof quality using polished dies and polished planchets.This specialized process produces deep mirror fields that contrast sharply with the frosted, matte relief of the raised design elements.The end result is a coin whose background acts as a highly reflective surface, allowing the fine design details to read clearly against it.Proof coins are struck multiple times per coin to capture full die detail, a process that cannot be replicated in standard bullion strikes.
Each coin is delivered in a beautiful presentation box featuring a clear magnetic lid printed with the words GREAT SOUTHERN LAND.It comes accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity and an illustrated shipper box.The COA number corresponds directly to the specific coin, verifying its place within the 5000-coin worldwide mintage.
Calendar Year 2024
Metal Composition Silver
Metal Purity .9999 Fine Silver
Total Weight 1 Troy Ounce
Coin Diameter 32.60 mm
Coin Thickness 3.95 mm
Face Value 1 AUD
Manufacturing Facility Perth Mint
Mintmark P125 representing the 125th Anniversary
Strike Finish Proof
Total Mintage Limited to 5000 pieces
Gemstone Insert Authentic Australia-shaped Chrysoprase
Obverse Designer Dan Thorne
Retirement Status IRA Eligible
Packaging Setup Presentation box with magnetic lid, numbered COA, and illustrated shipper
Lowest Premium pricing on a 5000-mintage Perth Mint proof coin featuring a genuine gemstone insert. Sell Back to BOLD options with strong, transparent buyback prices for your Perth Mint collector items. Strictly Limited maximum mintage of 5000 worldwide with no additional production runs allowed. IRA Eligible .9999 fine silver content meets the IRS purity minimum for self-directed precious metals IRAs. Complete Packaging shipping with a numbered COA and presentation box exactly as issued by the Perth Mint
The Great Southern Land 2024 1 oz Silver Proof Chrysoprase Coin from the Perth Mint is not a standard bullion piece.It is a highly specialized proof coin with a strictly limited mintage of 5000 units worldwide built around a beautiful physical gemstone.The coin features a genuine chrysoprase insert meticulously cut into the exact geographical outline of the Australian continent and inlaid seamlessly into the silver reverse.This release marks two major milestones simultaneously, celebrating the immense natural wealth of Australia captured in stone and pure silver while honoring the Perth Mint's historic 125th year of continuous operation.This anniversary is permanently commemorated on every coin through the special P125 mintmark.
The obverse face of the coin features the official effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, carefully crafted by the talented sculptor Dan Thorne.The detailed portrait shows the King in a left-facing profile without a crown, dressed in a standard civilian suit and tie.This presentation serves as the standard civilian portrait utilized on Australian legal tender since his accession in 2023. Surrounding the crisp portrait are the official inscriptions CHARLES III AUSTRALIA 1 DOLLAR, which confirms the coin's face value and full legal tender status under the Australian Currency Act of 1965.
At the absolute center of the reverse sits a piece of genuine chrysoprase, expertly cut and inlaid in the precise shape of the Australian landmass.Chrysoprase is a cryptocrystalline form of quartz, belonging to the same mineral family as agate and jasper, whose vivid apple-green coloration is derived from trace amounts of nickel.It ranks between 6 and 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it a highly durable gemstone used in jewelry and decorative objects since antiquity.Within Australia, it is mined primarily in Queensland and Western Australia and is widely known by the nickname "Australian Jade," reflecting its striking appearance and geographic origin.Surrounding the green gemstone continent, the reverse portrays nine distinct animals and organisms representing Australia's tropical rainforest ecosystems, a flying fox, a possum, a tree snake, a kingfisher, a crocodile, a butterfly, a tree frog, a cassowary, and an orb-weaving spider.These are not arbitrary decorative choices, as each represents a documented species of Australia's wet tropical zones, which are the exact same landscapes where chrysoprase naturally forms underground.The technical inscriptions 2024 1oz 9999 SILVER appear clearly at the top of the reverse layout, while the commemorative P125 mintmark is positioned at the lower right.
The P125 designation specifically honors the Perth Mint's 125th anniversary.The historic mint originally opened its doors on June 20 1899 during the height of the Western Australian gold rush, which occurred two full years before Australia's own Federation in 1901.It was established as a branch facility of the British Royal Mint to process the region's massive gold output and has operated continuously ever since, growing into one of the world's premier sovereign minting facilities.Today, it is wholly owned by the Western Australian state government and produces legal tender coins for Australia across gold, silver, and platinum.The P125 mark appears exclusively on select 2024 releases as a quiet acknowledgment of that unbroken 125-year run of production.
This coin is an entry in the Perth Mint's ongoing Great Southern Land series, which pairs distinct Australian gemstones with Australia-shaped center inserts to create a highly anticipated collector release each year.For instance, the 2025 edition features snakeskin jasper.Each year's stone is selected for its authentic Australian origin and unique visual character.Chrysoprase was chosen for the 2024 coin given its status as one of Australia's most distinctively colored and internationally recognized native gemstones.
The coin is struck in exceptional proof quality using polished dies and polished planchets.This specialized process produces deep mirror fields that contrast sharply with the frosted, matte relief of the raised design elements.The end result is a coin whose background acts as a highly reflective surface, allowing the fine design details to read clearly against it.Proof coins are struck multiple times per coin to capture full die detail, a process that cannot be replicated in standard bullion strikes.
Each coin is delivered in a beautiful presentation box featuring a clear magnetic lid printed with the words GREAT SOUTHERN LAND.It comes accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity and an illustrated shipper box.The COA number corresponds directly to the specific coin, verifying its place within the 5000-coin worldwide mintage.
Calendar Year 2024
Metal Composition Silver
Metal Purity .9999 Fine Silver
Total Weight 1 Troy Ounce
Coin Diameter 32.60 mm
Coin Thickness 3.95 mm
Face Value 1 AUD
Manufacturing Facility Perth Mint
Mintmark P125 representing the 125th Anniversary
Strike Finish Proof
Total Mintage Limited to 5000 pieces
Gemstone Insert Authentic Australia-shaped Chrysoprase
Obverse Designer Dan Thorne
Retirement Status IRA Eligible
Packaging Setup Presentation box with magnetic lid, numbered COA, and illustrated shipper
Lowest Premium pricing on a 5000-mintage Perth Mint proof coin featuring a genuine gemstone insert. Sell Back to BOLD options with strong, transparent buyback prices for your Perth Mint collector items. Strictly Limited maximum mintage of 5000 worldwide with no additional production runs allowed. IRA Eligible .9999 fine silver content meets the IRS purity minimum for self-directed precious metals IRAs. Complete Packaging shipping with a numbered COA and presentation box exactly as issued by the Perth Mint
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