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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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