1 oz 2025 Great Southern Land: Snakeskin Jasper Proof Silver Coin | Perth Mint

Struck from 1 oz of 99.99% pure silver, this exquisite piece celebrates the iconic desert species of the Great Southern Land. It features a striking insert of natural snakeskin jasper, evoking the beauty of Australia’s diverse landscapes.

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COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• Proof quality 99.99% pure silver
• Australian desert species design
• Snakeskin jasper insert
• Australian legal tender

BEAUTY, RICH AND RARE

The term 'Great Southern Land' refers to the majestic continent situated in the Southern Hemisphere, known today as Australia. This term embodies the unique biodiversity and landscape that this expansive land is renowned for. From the lush tropical rainforests to the arid, sun-soaked deserts, Australia is home to an array of vibrant and distinct wildlife.

Home to First Nations people for at least 60,000 years, the inhabitants of these dry areas include Australia’s famous pouched marsupials, wild dogs called dingoes, colourful birds, and large numbers of different snakes, lizards, and other reptiles.

ICONIC DESERT SPECIES

Celebrating Australia’s iconic desert species, the coin depicts (clockwise from top) a cockatoo, a dingo, a taipan snake, a thorny devil, a desert ant, a scorpion, a bilby, a bearded dragon, and a rock wallaby. Also in the design are representations of the sky, sand and rocks, along with The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark and the coin’s weight, purity, and 2025 year-date.

The design encircles an Australia-shaped insert of snakeskin jasper, a red and white banded iron formation that occurs in the Pilbara, an outback mining area of Western Australia. Said to have calming and healing properties, snakeskin jasper takes a high polish which makes it an excellent choice for jewellery and ornamentation. Variations in colour and appearance of the insert are inherent due to the natural formation of snakeskin jasper, making each coin in the mintage one-of-a-kind.

PRESENTATION PACKAGING

The coin is housed in a classic display case with a clear lid. Packaged in a themed shipper, the release is accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.

ABOUT THE PERTH MINT

The Perth Mint opened in 1899 as the British Royal Mint's 3rd branch in Australia. The historical Hay Street location handled gold refining until moving to a modern facility in April 1990. Ownership of the mint was transferred to the Government of Western Australia in July of 1970. Under an agreement with the Commonwealth Treasury, they were empowered to mint and market gold, silver, and platinum as Australian legal tender to investors and collectors worldwide. Today, they are amongst the elite world mints whose pure gold, silver, and platinum items are trusted without question. Items such as the Australian Nugget, Silver Coin Series (Kangaroo, Kookaburra, Koala, and Platypus to name a few), as well as the Australian Lunar Gold and Silver Coin Series are extensively sought after by bullion investors worldwide.