Silver Coin The Perth Mint: Turtle Yaunati Colored 2 oz Silver 2026 Antiqued
The Perth Mint Silver Coin: Turtle Yaunati Colored 2 oz Silver 2026 Antiqued is a remarkable collector’s issue inspired by the culture of Australia’s Indigenous peoples and the symbolism of the turtle, which plays an important role in the beliefs and traditions of many Aboriginal communities and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The coin was struck by The Perth Mint from 2 ounces of pure Ag 9999 silver and stands out for its antiqued finish and selective coloring.
In the cultures of Indigenous Australians, the turtle symbolizes wisdom, longevity, rebirth, and a deep connection with nature. This animal appears in numerous creation stories and has for generations been an important part of the spiritual heritage of many communities. Turtles inhabit Australian rivers, wetlands, coral reefs, and the warm tropical waters of the continent’s northern coast, while also symbolizing the balance between the human world and nature.
The coin was struck from 2 ounces of Ag 9999 silver. Its diameter is 50.80 mm, its weight is 62.213 g, and its face value is 2 Australian dollars. Each piece features an individually applied Antiqued finish, giving the surface the appearance of a historical artifact. The mintage is limited to 2,000 pieces.
Obverse depicts the effigy of King Charles III by Dan Thorne, along with information about the issuer and the coin’s face value.
Reverse, designed by Chern’ee Sutton, features a colored composition depicting several turtles surrounded by symbols referring to their life cycle and migrations. The circles symbolize waterholes and the ocean, while the path formed by the turtles refers to the ocean currents they follow during migration. The design also includes jellyfish, which are their natural food, dotted circles symbolizing successive generations of turtles, and the trace of eggs laid in the sand, referring to the animals’ return to their birthplace. The composition is completed by the year of issue 2026 and The Perth Mint’s “P” mintmark.