1 oz Silver Coin - Australian Opal Series - Wombat - 2012
### Opal Series (2.) - Wombat - 2012 1 Oz Silver - Proof - **Coin design with Australian opal** - 99.9% Silver - Limited Mintage only 8,000 pieces - With Certificate of Authenticity - Delivery in original Box The second issue of the **Australian Opal Series** is dedicated to the **wombat** (Vombatus ursinus). The coin was struck by the Perth Mint from 1 ounce of 99.9% silver in proof quality. At the center is the wombat design, crafted from **genuine Australian opal**. The opal design is framed by elements from the marsupial’s natural habitat. The inscription "WOMBAT", the traditional "P" mintmark of the Perth Mint, as well as details of weight, fineness, and year of issue are also included in the design. The reverse shows the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II along with the denomination. The wombat is a marsupial native to Australia, known for its sturdy, stocky build and strong digging claws. It lives mainly in underground burrows and is primarily nocturnal. Wombats feed on grasses, roots, and bark and contribute to soil aeration in the ecosystem through their burrowing activity. Limited to 8,000 pieces worldwide, the **wombat silver coin with genuine Australian opal** is delivered in the original box including a certificate of authenticity from the **Perth Mint**.