2021 Great Southern Land – MOTHER OF PEARL; 1 Ounce Antiqued Silver Proof Coin; $1 AUD

Description

Metal                    Silver

Purity                   0.999

Weight                 31,1 g (1 Troy ounce) 

Diameter              38.6 mm

Attributes             Antique Finish, Proof, Mother of Pearl Insert

Mintage                5000

Packaging             Box with CoA

Struck from 1oz of 99.99 pure silver in proof quality, this gleaming collectable incorporates an authentic mother of pearl insert in the shape of the ‘great southern land’ – a popular reference to the Australian continent originally coined in ancient Europe to describe a predicted southern landmass.

Dating from ancient Aboriginal interest in pearl shell, Australia is passionate about pearls. Once famous for producing some of the world’s finest natural pearls, the tropical town of Broome continues the tradition as the center of Australia’s cultured south sea pearl industry.

Fashioned from iridescent mother of pearl, the coin’s map-shaped insert is surrounded by images of aquatic wildlife – including a great white shark, sea turtle, seahorse, blue-ringed octopus, starfish and stingray.