Australia is home to more than 600,000 species of wildlife, many of which are endemic to the island nation. This diversity and the uniqueness of the country’ s fauna continue to captivate the world.

GREAT SOUTHERN LAND

2026 1oz Gold Proof Chrysoprase Coin

$ 100 Australian legal tender 200 mintage

26Q30AAA

Comprising tropical, sub-tropical and cooltemperate habitats characterised by high rainfall, lush growth, and dense treetop canopies, the wildlife of the rainforests support a rich array of Australian animals and insects, as well as thousands of plant species.

Celebrating the flora and fauna of Australia’ s iconic rainforest, the coin depicts( clockwise from top-right), a flying fox, a possum, a tree snake, a kingfisher, a crocodile, a butterfly, a tree frog, a cassowary, an orb-weaving spider, and other birds. Included in the design are representations of plant life, along with The Perth Mint’ s‘ P’ mintmark and the coin’ s weight, purity, and 2026 yeardate.

The design encircles an Australia-shaped insert of chrysoprase, a gemstone that derives its green colour from nickel. Found in Queensland and Western Australia,‘ Australian jade’, makes an eye-catching jewellery stone when polished.