The Perth Mint has introduced a series of new coin releases for November 2025, featuring a range of designs that cater to both traditional collectors and enthusiasts of contemporary pop culture. The collection includes coins celebrating Australia's native wildlife, the Lunar New Year, and popular television series.

Australian Koala Gold Proof Coins

The latest additions to the Australian Koala series are two gold proof coins:

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  2025 Australian Koala 1/2 oz Gold Proof Coin: This coin is struck from 1/2 ounce of 99.99% pure gold, with a face value of $50. The reverse design features a koala clinging to a tree trunk amid eucalyptus leaves. The obverse displays the effigy of King Charles III. The coin has a maximum mintage of 250.

  
  


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  2025 Australian Koala 1 oz Gold Proof Colored Coin: This 1-ounce coin, also composed of 99.99% pure gold, carries a face value of $100. It shares the same koala design as the 1/2 oz version, with the addition of colorization on the koala, branch, and leaves. The obverse features King Charles III's effigy. The maximum mintage is set at 200.

  
  

Lunar Series III: Year of the Horse Coins

In anticipation of the 2026 Year of the Horse, the Perth Mint has released several coins as part of its Lunar Series III:

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  2026 Year of the Horse 1 oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin: This coin is struck from 1 ounce of 99.99% pure silver, with a face value of $1. The reverse design depicts a mare and foal set against a backdrop of mountains and grassland. The obverse features the effigy of King Charles III. The maximum mintage is 3,888.

  
  


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  2026 Year of the Horse 1 oz Silver Gilded Coin: Sharing the same design as the high relief coin, this version includes 24-karat gold gilding on the mare and foal. It has a face value of $1 and a maximum mintage of 25,000, with an issue limit of 23,500.

  
  


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  2026 Baby Horse 1/2 oz Silver Proof Colored Coin: Issued for Tuvalu, this 1/2-ounce silver coin features a colorful depiction of a baby horse, accompanied by flowers and a dragonfly. The obverse displays the effigy of King Charles III. The coin has a face value of 50 cents (TVD) and a maximum mintage of 7,500.

  
  

Butterfly 2 Kilo Antiqued High Relief Silver Coin

A notable release is the 2025 Butterfly 2 Kilo Antiqued High Relief Silver Coin. This substantial coin is struck from 2 kilos of 99.99% pure silver and features three butterflies in high relief among native foliage. The obverse bears the effigy of King Charles III. It has a face value of $60 and a maximum mintage of 200.

Stranger Things Silver Colored Rectangular Coins

Expanding into pop culture themes, the Perth Mint has released two rectangular silver coins inspired by the television series "Stranger Things":

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  2026 Stranger Things – Season 1 Silver Colored Rectangular Coin: This 1-ounce silver coin features a colored design inspired by the first season's poster, depicting main characters from the series. The obverse includes the effigy of King Charles III. The coin has a face value of $1 and a maximum mintage of 1,500.

  
  


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  2026 Stranger Things – Season 2 Silver Colored Rectangular Coin: Similar in composition, this coin showcases imagery from the second season's poster, including characters and elements from the series. It also has a face value of $1 and a maximum mintage of 1,500.

  
  

Availability

These coins are available for purchase directly from the Perth Mint. Collectors and enthusiasts can explore these new releases, which offer a blend of traditional themes and contemporary designs, reflecting the Mint's commitment to diverse and high-quality coinage.