2011 $1 Treasures of Australia Pearls 1oz Silver Proof Coin Silver - 3oz Proof/Antiqued created by Julia Donaldson and

created by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler

the animal has become a much-loved national icon

but has been shrunk to fit on this colour printed silver proof $1 coin

the nation celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 1967 referendum and 25th anniversary of the Mabo decision

characteristically Australian

2011 $1 Treasures of Australia Pearls 1oz Silver Proof Coin Silver - 3oz Proof/Antiqued created by Julia Donaldson andThe Kimberley town of Broome is renowned for cultured South Sea pearls, the most sought after in the world. The coins reverse portrays an abstract interpretation of Australias marine environment, one of the world's richest sources of South Sea pearls. The coin also incorporates a transparent locket inlaid with mother of pearl framing a keshi pearl.