2026 P $1 Proof Australia 1oz Silver Great Southern Land Matrix Opal OGP

Discover Australia's remarkable landscape and nocturnal wildlife with the 2026 P $1 Proof Australia 1oz Silver Great Southern Land Matrix Opal Coin. Struck by The Perth Mint from 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine silver, this distinctive proof release combines precious metal artistry with a colorful matrix opal centerpiece shaped like the Australian continent.

Part of The Perth Mint's Great Southern Land series, the coin celebrates the animals that emerge across Australia after dark. With a maximum mintage of only 5,000 coins, each example comes complete in Original Government Packaging (OGP) with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity and themed presentation packaging.

Matrix Opal Australia & Nocturnal Wildlife Design

At the heart of the reverse is the unmistakable silhouette of Australia crafted from matrix opal. Set against a dark background, the opal displays an array of shimmering colors that creates a striking centerpiece. The gemstone element is surrounded by detailed depictions of Australia's diverse nocturnal wildlife, connecting the continent itself with the creatures that inhabit it.

The surrounding artwork features a tiger moth, nightjar owl, Australian Christmas beetle, marbled gecko, spotted quoll, night parrot, leadbeater's possum, koala, and ghost bat. Stars and a crescent moon reinforce the nighttime theme, while the inscriptions “2026 1oz 9999 SILVER” and The Perth Mint's “P” mintmark complete the reverse design.

King Charles III Obverse & Limited Perth Mint Release

The obverse features the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III. Radiating lines extend behind the portrait, adding visual depth to the proof design. The inscriptions “CHARLES III,” “AUSTRALIA,” and “1 DOLLAR” identify the issuing country and legal-tender denomination.

The coin is housed in a protective capsule and presented in a Perth Mint display case. Its Great Southern Land-themed outer packaging echoes the Australian silhouette and nighttime imagery found on the coin, while the included numbered Certificate of Authenticity documents its specifications. Combining .9999 fine silver, genuine matrix opal, Australian wildlife imagery, and a limited 5,000-coin mintage, this release offers a memorable interpretation of Australia's natural heritage.

2026 Great Southern Land Matrix Opal Coin Specifications