The Perth Mint proudly continues its Wonders of Australia Series with a breathtaking tribute to one of the world’s most extraordinary landscapes—the Australian Outback.

Spanning an immense 7.68 million square kilometres, Australia’s vast interior is a land of dramatic contrasts and raw beauty. From deep canyons and arid deserts to lush rainforests and rugged coastlines, the outback is rich in history, culture, and life. Home to an estimated 600,000–700,000 wildlife species, many found nowhere else on Earth, it stands as one of the planet’s most precious natural treasures.

This exquisitely detailed coin celebrates Australia’s remarkable fauna in a dynamic circular design. Depicted clockwise from the top are a radiant sun with beaming rays, a dingo, python, wolf spider, bilby, two spinifex pigeons, a perentie, two echidnas, a blue-tongued skink, two desert tree frogs, a rock wallaby, and two emus. Complementing the wildlife are artistic representations of rugged rock formations, along with The Perth Mint’s iconic ‘P’ mintmark, the coin’s weight, purity, and 2026 year-date.

At the heart of the design lies a stunning round opal insert, symbolising Australia’s national gemstone. Revered in ancient Aboriginal Dreamtime stories as being formed when a rainbow touched the earth, opal is known to Indigenous peoples as the “fire of the desert.” Today, Australia remains the world’s primary source of precious opal, prized for its vibrant play of colour and enduring beauty.

Struck in 1oz of fine silver with a flawless proof finish, this exceptional release captures the spirit, mystery, and natural wonder of Australia’s iconic outback—an unforgettable addition to any collection.