2008 1oz Proof Silver Opals Treasure of Australia $1coin

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Treasures of Australia Opals 1oz Silver Proof Locket Coin The second silver release from our Treasures of Australia locket coin series encapsulates opals. Australia produces around 95 per cent of the world's opals, including gem quality opal from the South Australian town of Coober Pedy, and coveted black opal from Lightning Ridge in New South Wales. Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver This 2008-dated coin is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. Striking Reverse Design The coin’s reverse design portrays an abstract interpretation of Australia’s stark and beautiful landscape. Contains 1-Carat of Opals The design surrounds a transparent half-circle locket containing approximately 1-carat of Australian white opals. A token of hope and purity in ancient times, opal is the modern birthstone of people born in October. Australian Legal Tender Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965 , the coin bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse Technical Specifications Silver Content (Troy oz) 1Monetary Denomination (AUD) 1Fineness (% purity) 99.9 Minimum Gross Weight (g) 31.135 Maximum Diameter (mm) 40.60 Maximum Thickness (mm) 4.00