Published at 14th Jan 2017

Modified at 13th Mar 2018

Opal and Coin Series

The Opal gemstone was made Australia national gemstone in 1993

Australia produces around 95% of the worlds opals

In native Indigenous ancient stories the opal was formed when a rainbow touched earth .

Australian opal are popular also for coin collectors

Perth Mint coins first opal series was in 2008 Treasures Of Australia .

Stunning silver or gold coins with Opals in a locket

First opal coin was the Treasures of Australia silver one ounce 99.9% pure or the one ounce gold coin one ounce 99.9% pure gold

Opals were 6x4 mm fire opals from Coober Pedy opal fields of Australia.

Both coins were snapped up by opal n coin collectors alike

The Australian opal series include 20134 Opal mosaic coin

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The wombat 2012 silver one ounce coin

the coin is 99.9% silver and limited only 8000 sets

the opal is Australian opal and made from mosaic opal which is thin slices natural crystal opal and set on back background which enhances the colour so display bright opal colours.

The Koala 2012 silver one ounce coin

the coin is 99.9% silver and limited only 8000 sets

the opal is Australian opal and made from mosaic opal which is thin slices natural crystal opal and set on back background which enhances the colour so display bright opal colours.

The perth mints coins Kangaroo 2013 silver one ounce coin

the coin is 99.9% silver and limited only 8000 sets

the opal is Australian opal and made from mosaic opal which is thin slices natural crystal opal and set on back background which enhances the colour so display bright opal colours.

Australia is rich in minerals and gemstones from opals at lightning ridge to diamonds from Argyle mine in west Australia. Pearls from Broome West Australia and sapphires from New South Wales.

Treasures of Australia series also included other Gemstones.

Limited Coin series were sold quickly and included

Treasures of Australia Sapphires

Pure 99.9% Gold and Silver one ounce coins

Coins set in jarrah presentation case with certificate

Coin contains one carat rough sapphires

Treasures of Australia Gold

Pure 99.9% Gold and Silver one ounce coins

Coins set in jarrah presentation case with certificate

Coin contains 1.00 gram gold nuggets in locket

Treasures of Australia Pearls

Pure 99.9% Gold and Silver one ounce coins

Coins set in jarrah presentation case with certificate

Coin contains half-circle locket containing a natural Australian

keshi pearl framed in mother of pearl.

Treasures of Australia Diamonds

Pure 99.9% Gold and Silver one ounce coins

Coins set in jarrah presentation case with certificate

One carat of rough Australian diamonds in coin locket

Technical Specifications For Pure 99.9% Gold Coins

Gold Content (Troy oz)

1

Monetary Denomination (AUD)

100

Fineness (% purity)

99.99

Minimum Gross Weight (g)

31.107

Maximum Diameter (mm)

36.10

Maximum Thickness (mm)

3.00

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS For Pure 99.9% Silver Coins

1oz Silver 1oz Gold

Metal Content (Troy oz)  1

Monetary Denomination (AUD) 1

Fineness (% purity)  99.9

Minimum Gross Weight (g)  31.135

Maximum Diameter (mm)  40.60


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