Proof Quality 99.99% Pure Gold
These 2009 coins are struck by The Perth Mint from 1/2oz, 1/10oz and 1/25oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality.
Australian Legal Tender
The coins are issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.
Echidna Design
The coin’s reverse depicts a unique interpretation of an echidna – an Australian monotreme, or egg-laying mammal.
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 obverse of each coin bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Extremely Limited Mintage
The Perth Mint will release no more than 1,000 1/2oz gold coins, 2,500 1/10oz gold coins and 25,000 1/25oz gold coins.
Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Presentation Packaging
Each coin is housed in presentation packaging comprising a display case featuring a timber lid and a superbly illustrated box-shipper.
Free Display Case To Hold All Three Year Sets
To celebrate the completion of the three-year Dreaming Series, The Perth Mint is offering a free Display Box to collectors who purchase the 2009, 2010 and 2011 Five-Coin Sets in any metal or weight combinations. Stocks are limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first served basis.
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.