2008 Silver One Ounce Proof Coin Treasures Of Australia Opals

Obverse: Elizabeth II to right, legend around

Reverse: The stark, forbidding and sun-scorched landscape of Australia's outback. Set within this vignette is a transparent capsule containing a full 1 carat of Australian opals, representing the treasure buried beneath the rock and sand

Purity; 99.99% | Weight: 31.135g | Diameter: 40.60mm | ASW: 1.00ozt

Mintage: 7,500

This is the 4th and final coin in a hugely innovative and popular series.

In the second coin in their "Treasures of Australia" series, the Perth Mint has united two of the world's most coveted sources of real wealth - precious metals and gemstones.

The coin is presented inside an elegant, luxury presentation case with a native Australian jarrah wood lid, and is protected by a full-colour outer box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is also included.