The Dreaming Series is the latest chapter in The Perth Mint’s prestigious Discover Australia coin program depicting iconic aspects of Australian wildlife, landscape and culture. Scheduled for release between 2009 and 2011, the beautiful new series comprises pure gold, silver and platinum proof coins depicting Indigenous designer Darryl Bellotti’s unique interpretations of 15 Australian animals.

Proof Quality 99.95% Pure Platinum

These sets comprise all five 2009 coins struck by The Perth Mint from either:

• 1/10oz of 99.95% pure platinum in proof quality

Australian Legal Tender

The coins are issued a legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.

Animal Designs With Colour

The coins’ reverse designs depict unique interpretations of a kangaroo, dolphin, king brown snake, brolga and echidna. Each design is enhanced with a coloured representation of the landscape or environment.

Created by Indigenous Artist Darryl Bellotti

Designs for the three-year Dreaming Series have been created by Darryl Bellotti, The Perth Mint’s Indigenous artist. Read more about Darryl Bellotti.

HM Queen Elizabeth II Obverse

The obverse of each coin bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Extremely Limited Mintage

The Perth Mint will release no more than 1,000 of each 1/2oz platinum coin and 2,500 of each 1/10oz platinum coin.

Numbered Certificates of Authenticity

Each set is accompanied by five numbered Certificates of Authenticity.

Presentation Packaging

Each set is housed in presentation packaging comprising a display case featuring a timber lid and a superbly illustrated box-shipper.

Technical Specifications

Platinum Content (Troy oz)

1/10

Monetary Denomination (AUD)

15

Fineness (% purity)

99.95

Minimum Gross Weight (g)

3.112

Maximum Diameter (mm)

16.60

Maximum Thickness (mm)

1.32