2 oz 2025 Great Southern Land: Blue Lepidolite Proof Gold Coin | Perth Mint

Struck from 2 oz of 99.99% pure gold, this exquisite piece celebrates the iconic flying species of the Great Southern Land. It features a striking insert of natural blue lepidolite, evoking the beauty and rarity of Australia’s diverse skies.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• Proof quality 99.99% pure gold
• Australian flying species design
• Blue lepidolite 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. From the lush tropical rainforests to the arid, sun-soaked deserts, Australia is home to an array of vibrant and distinct wildlife.

Steeped in a rich history that traces back to First Nations people for more than 60,000 years, today Australia is a thriving ecosystem supporting an astounding variety of around 850 unique bird species. Nearly 45 percent of these exquisite creatures are endemic to Australia, marking the continent as a one-of-a-kind avian paradise. Australia is also home to hundreds of thousands of insects, a significant number of which remain unknown to science and are awaiting formal identification.

BLUE LEPIDOLITE INSERT

Celebrating Australia’s iconic flying species, the coin portrays representations (clockwise from top) of an Australian wedge-tailed eagle, a kookaburra, a splendid fairy wren, a blue-banded bee, a birdwing butterfly, a sugar glider, a sulphur-crested cockatoo, and a willie wagtail. The background is composed of native flora motifs, along with The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark and the coin’s weight, purity, and 2025 year-date.

The centre of the design features an insert of blue lepidolite. A lithium bearing mineral found in a variety of colours, the blue-coloured variant comes exclusively from the Gascoyne region of Western Australia. Variations in colour and appearance of the insert are inherent due to the natural formation of blue lepidolite, making each coin in the mintage one-of-a-kind.

TIMBER DISPLAY CASE

Accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, this exceptional release is housed in a prestigious timber display case and illustrated shipper.

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.