Australia 1 dollar Operatic Singer Dame Nellie Melba colored silver coin 2011

The Australia 1 Dollar Dame Nellie Melba silver coin 2011 is a stunning tribute to one of the greatest opera singers of all time. Struck by the Perth Mint in .999 fine silver with selective color, it honors Dame Nellie Melba (1861–1931), the Australian soprano who achieved worldwide fame and became a cultural icon. The reverse features a beautifully colored portrait of Melba in profile, her elegant features highlighted against a polished proof background. To the left appear native Australian floral motifs, while beneath runs a flowing musical staff with notes and a treble clef, symbolizing her extraordinary career. The inscription Dame Nellie Melba – 1861–1931 arcs above, and the “P” mintmark of the Perth Mint is discreetly placed to the side.

The obverse bears Ian Rank-Broadley’s effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, with the legend: ELIZABETH II – AUSTRALIA 2011 – 1 DOLLAR.

This coin celebrates not only numismatic artistry but also Australia’s rich cultural heritage. With its limited mintage, colored detailing, and homage to a global star, it stands as a rare collector’s item of historical and artistic importance.

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