Numismatic

2026 AUS 5 oz Silver Swan COA #1 PR-70 PCGS DCAM HR FS

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The year 2026 marks a major milestone for Australian numismatics as the Perth Mint celebrates the tenth year of its annual Swan series. This proof coin, struck from five troy ounces of 99.99 percent pure silver, represents the eighth time this specific five-ounce size has been released. Backed fully as sovereign currency by the government of Australia, the coin features a face value of eight dollars and is struck with a high-relief finish that brings its detailed art to life. On the reverse side, an elegant swan is depicted with its wings fully spread, rising upward into the clouds above calm waters and grassy banks. This detailed scene, created by artist Aleysha Howarth, also features the Perth Mint's 'P10' mint mark, denoting a decade of this celebrated series. Curiously, the reverse inscription reads 'The 1 oz 9999 Australian Gold Swan', while the surrounding metallic specifications confirm its five-ounce silver composition. The obverse of the coin bears the official effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, designed by Dan Thorne. Surrounding the portrait are the inscriptions for the monarch's name, the issuing nation of Australia, and the denomination of eight dollars. With a highly restricted mintage of just 500 pieces, this modern proof coin has been graded in perfect Proof 70 Deep Cameo condition, highlighting the stark contrast between the frosted design elements and the mirror-like fields.