The sixth release in the Australian Opal Series features the beautiful Masked Owl, a highly distinctive bird, generally found in the coastal regions of mainland Australia and Tasmania.

This winsome creature is recognised by its brown feathers surrounding a white, heart-shaped mask.

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

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

Beautiful Authentic Australian Opal

The reverse of this exceptional coin incorporates an inner panel design of an Australian Masked Owl sitting in a tree hollow detailed in pure Australian opal. The outer panel of the coin features eucalypt leaves, blossoms, native flowers and a Waning Gibbous moon. The Southern Cross – a renowned star constellation, only visible in the Southern hemisphere, is also depicted.

Australian Legal Tender

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination.

Limited Mintage

The Perth Mint will release no more than 8,000 of the Australian Opal Series – Masked Owl 2014 1oz Silver Proof Coin.

Gorgeous Illustrated Packaging and Numbered Certificate

The coin is presented in a prestigious display case with a light, which illuminates as you open the lid, to represent the moon shining down on the nocturnal creature. The coin is accompanied by a stunning illustrated shipper and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.