2014 Australian Opal Series - Masked Owl 1oz Silver Proof Coin

The beautiful Masked Owl opal coin is the sixth release in the popular Australian Opal series, showcasing nocturnal Aussie animals created in pure opal.

The Australian Masked Owl is a highly distinctive bird, generally found in the coastal regions of the mainland and Tasmania. The winsome creature is recognised by its brown feathers surrounding a white, heart-shaped mask.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 8,000 of the Australian Opal Series - Masked Owl 2014 1oz Silver Proof Coin.

The coin’s design incorporates an inner panel design of an Australian Masked Owl sitting in a tree hollow detailed in pure Australian opal. The outer panel of the coin features eucalypt leaves, blossoms, native flowers and a Waning Gibbous moon. The Southern Cross – a renowned star group which is only visible in the Southern hemisphere is also depicted.

The coin is presented in a prestigious display case with a light, which turns on as you open the lid, to represent the moon shining down on the nocturnal creature. The coin is accompanied by a stunning illustrated shipper and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.