Birds of Australia 2026 – Pale-headed Rosella 1oz Silver Proof Coin Pre Order, expected to ship end of January 2026
Limited to 750 Worldwide | John Gould Illustration | Niue Legal Tender
A stunning fusion of fine silver and vibrant colour, the 2026 Pale-headed Rosella Silver Proof Coin is the latest release in the acclaimed Birds of Australia Series. Struck to immaculate Proof quality from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver, this beautiful issue celebrates one of Australia’s most striking native parrots.
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🐦 A Kaleidoscope of Colour
The Pale-headed Rosella (Platycercus adscitus) is admired for its extraordinary plumage. Featuring a creamy yellow head and breast, pale and bright blue body tones, vivid blood-red markings, and black wings edged with yellow, this spectacular bird is perfectly suited to full-colour minting.
Endemic to north-eastern Australia, Pale-headed Rosellas grow to around 30cm in length and feed on fruit, grass, seeds, and thistles. Their dazzling appearance and lively flight make them a favourite among bird-lovers nationwide.
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🎨 Design Inspired by John Gould
The reverse design is based on a historic illustration from The Birds of Australia, the monumental 19th-century ornithological work by John Gould, widely regarded as the Father of Australian Ornithology.
• Original artwork by Elizabeth Gould
• Features the special ‘JG’ John Gould privy mark
• Striking full-colour application on Proof silver
This release pays tribute not only to Australian wildlife, but also to the artistic and scientific legacy that documented it for the world.
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🪙 Fine Silver Proof Quality
• Struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver
• Immaculate Proof finish with mirror-like fields
• Crown-sized 40mm diameter
• Official Niue legal tender issue
The obverse completes the design with the effigy of King Charles III, confirming its sovereign status.
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🎁 Presentation & Exclusivity
Each coin is:
• Housed in a premium presentation case
• Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity
• Issued in an extremely limited mintage of just 750 coins worldwide
With the Birds of Australia Series enjoying strong global demand, this low mintage ensures long-term desirability and collectability.
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⭐ Key Features
• 🐦 Pale-headed Rosella design in full colour
• 🪙 1oz 99.9% pure silver Proof
• 🎨 Based on John Gould’s The Birds of Australia
• 🔖 Special ‘JG’ John Gould privy mark
• 🇳🇺 Official Niue legal tender
• 📏 40mm diameter
• 🌍 Worldwide mintage: only 750 coins
• 🎁 Presentation case + numbered COA
