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OPALS Treasures Of Australia Silver Proof Locket Coin 1$ 2008

Uniting precious gems with the Silver 999, this is one of the few coins in the world to comprise moving parts, this majestic Australian legal tender 1oz Silver Proof represents a prestigious acquisition for any collector.

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249.95 €

The second silver release from our Treasures of Australia locket coin series encapsulates opals. Australia produces around 95 per cent of the world's opals, including gem quality opal from the South Australian town of Coober Pedy, and coveted black opal from Lightning Ridge in New South Wales.

The design surrounds a transparent half-circle locket containing approximately 1-carat of Australian white opals. A token of hope and purity in ancient times, opal is the modern birthstone of people born in October.

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse.

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Scheduled for release between 2007 and 2011, Treasures of Australia celebrates five glittering prizes found in Australia: Sapphires, Opals, Diamonds, Gold, and Pearls.

  • Country
    Australia
  • Year
    2008
  • Face Value
    1 Dollar
  • Metal
    Silver
  • Fineness (purity)
    999/1000
  • Weight (g)
    31.1 (1 oz)
  • Diameter (mm)
    40.6
  • Quality
    Proof
  • Mintage (pcs)
    7.500
  • Certificate (COA)
    Yes
  • Presentation case (box)
    Yes
This glittering 1oz .999 is defined by the inclusion of approximately 1-carat of authentic Australian white opals.