The Perth Mint 2025 November Bulletin | Page 2

Beautiful butterflies

Struck from an impressive two kilos of 99.99 % pure silver, this antiqued coin showcases superb detail in high relief and pays tribute to the magnificent butterfly— a creature admired for its beauty and transformation.
With more than 17,500 species of butterflies spread across the globe, these captivating creatures can be found on every continent except Antarctica. From the lush rainforests of the Amazon to the vibrant meadows of Europe and the diverse habitats across Asia, butterflies thrive in a variety of environments.
Beginning their lives as curious caterpillars, each butterfly species emerges from their cocoons with unique patterns and magnificent colours, embodying the essence of transformational beauty that cultures worldwide have long admired.
The coin’ s reverse portrays three butterflies gracefully pollinating grevillea foliage. Each butterfly is depicted with remarkable and unique markings, representative of the monarch butterfly species.
Native to North America, the scientific name of this species, Danaus plexippus, translates to ' sleepy transformation ' in Greek— a nod to their remarkable ability to hibernate and metamorphise.
BUTTERFLY
2025 2 Kilo Silver High Relief Antiqued Coin
$ 60 Australian legal tender 99.99 % pure silver 101.30 mm ø 200 mintage
25W38AAA
AUD
8,425. 00