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The Dreaming Series is the latest chapter in The Perth Mint’s prestigious Discover Australia coin program depicting iconic aspects of Australian wildlife, landscape and culture. Scheduled for release between 2009 and 2011, the beautiful new series comprises pure gold, silver and platinum proof coins depicting Indigenous designer Darryl Bellotti’s unique interpretations of 15 Australian animals.

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

This 2009 coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

Australian Legal Tender

The coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.

Echidna Design With Colour

The coin’s reverse depicts a unique interpretation of an echidna – an Australian monotreme, or egg-laying mammal. The design is enhanced with a coloured representation of the landscape.

Created by Indigenous Artist Darryl Bellotti

Designs for the three-year Dreaming Series have been created by Darryl Bellotti, The Perth Mint’s Indigenous artist. Read more about Darryl Bellotti.

HM Queen Elizabeth II Obverse

The coin’s obverse bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Extremely Limited Mintage

The Perth Mint will release no more than 10,000 of these silver coins.

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Presentation Packaging

The coin is housed in presentation packaging comprising a display case featuring a timber lid and a superbly illustrated box-shipper.

Technical Specifications