Australia 1 dollar Australian Opal The Wombat Fauna PR69 PCGS silver coin 2012

The 2012 Australian $1 silver proof coin from the Australian Opal Series highlights the wombat, one of the country’s most distinctive marsupials. Struck by the Perth Mint in 1 oz of .999 fine silver, the coin is renowned for its innovative use of genuine opal, creating a shimmering wildlife portrait that makes every piece unique.

The reverse presents an opal inlay shaped as a wombat, glowing with multicolored brilliance under the light. Surrounding the marsupial are finely engraved motifs of native Australian flora, stars of the Southern Cross constellation, and a crescent moon, emphasizing the natural environment of this nocturnal animal. The inscriptions include WOMBAT and the mintmark “P”. The obverse displays the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, with inscriptions ELIZABETH II • AUSTRALIA • 1 DOLLAR.

Certified by PCGS PR69DCAM, the coin boasts near-perfect proof quality, combining craftsmanship, rarity, and gemstone artistry. As part of the highly collectible Opal Series with limited mintage, it is an essential acquisition for collectors of wildlife, gemstone coins, and Australian numismatics.

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