Item Description
 
The 2022 Australia 1 oz Silver Great Barrier Reef Domed Coin (BU) is a visually striking collectible that celebrates one of the world’s most breathtaking natural ecosystems. Struck from 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver, this remarkable coin utilizes an advanced domed minting technique, creating a convex obverse and concave reverse that enhances the depth and realism of the design.
 
Part of the “Beauty, Rich & Rare” themed release, the coin showcases the vibrant underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef. The concave reverse features a colorized reef scene with a shark swimming among coral formations, capturing the dynamic beauty and biodiversity of the world’s largest coral reef system.
 
With a limited worldwide mintage of only 7,500 coins, this collectible offers both artistic appeal and scarcity. Each coin is presented in a collector display case with a Certificate of Authenticity and a themed outer presentation box, making it an exceptional addition for collectors of wildlife, ocean-themed, and innovative minting coins.
 
Round Highlights
 
Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 fine silver
 
Unique domed coin design with convex obverse and concave reverse
 
Limited mintage of 7,500 coins worldwide
 
Colorized Great Barrier Reef underwater scene
 
Issued as legal tender backed by the Australian government
 
Presented in collector box with Certificate of Authenticity and themed outer box
 
 
Design Details
 
Obverse
 
The obverse displays the Jody Clark effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, confirming the coin’s status as sovereign Australian legal tender. Surrounding the portrait is a Great Barrier Reef-inspired border design, reflecting the oceanic theme of the release. This side of the coin features a convex domed surface, adding dimensional character to the portrait.
 
Reverse
 
The reverse presents a concave colorized depiction of the Great Barrier Reef, featuring a shark swimming gracefully among coral formations. The curved design enhances the underwater perspective and depth of the scene. Inscriptions include “2022 Beauty, Rich & Rare – Great Barrier Reef” along with the coin’s denomination.