In 2008 to celebrate Treasures of Australia, the Perth Mint released a very Limited Issue Treasures of Australia Opal Locket $100 One Hundred Dollar Gold Proof Coin struck in solid fine 99.99% Gold weighing one troy ounce of fine pure Gold.
The reverse designed by Justin Graham features an abstract interpretation of Australia's stark and beautiful landscape while the obverse features the stunning portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank Broadley. Included in the design of The Treasures of Australia Opal Locket $100 One Hundred Dollar Gold Proof Coin is a half-circle locket containing approx 1 Carat of Opals.
These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.
Limited Mintage of 1,000 Worldwide
Finished to Perth Mint's Proof Quality
Struck in Solid Fine .999 Gold Weighing One Ounce of Pure Gold
