Capturing Australia’s rugged pioneering spirit in official legal tender, and featuring an absolutely stunning ‘raised’ full-colour reverse design, this superbly struck Silver Proof celebrates the 60th anniversary of the discovery of precious oil in the Land Down Under.

When oil was discovered in Western Australia in December of 1953, it sparked jubilation across the country. Enhancing Australia’s national independence, and providing a boost to the economy, this groundbreaking strike also inspired a crucial wave of investment in the search for natural resources.

As with gold, diamonds and opals, the discovery of oil changed Australia forever. Limited to a mintage of just 4,000, this stunning full-colour coin forms a fine tribute to a major landmark in our history.

A fantastic example of the power and adaptability of modern minting technology, this exclusive sterling Silver Proof is a coin that must be seen to be believed. Standing out prominently from the imposing, crown-sized 40mm flan, the raised, fully embossed full-colour depiction of the oil cascading from the well gives the appearance that the ‘black gold’ is gushing from the actual coin!

As with the range of coins celebrating Australia’s abundant natural wealth, such as the Perth Mint’s Treasures of Australia Series, this unique full-colour coin is sure to spark fierce interest across the globe. With the mintage just 4,000, our stocks will soon run dry!

• Highlighted by a lifelike, embossed full-colour design!
• Exclusive! Tiny worldwide mintage set at just 4,000!
• Struck to immaculate Proof quality from 25g sterling silver
• Set in a case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity