2025 Christmas Festive Florals 50c Coloured Fine Silver Proof Coin
Product overview
- Presented in Special hanging ornament capsule with mint branded ribbon.
- Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and a beautiful foiled outer box.
- Coin’s reverse is inspired by the delicate Queensland Christmas orchid- Calanthe triplicata, and features an Art Nouveau re-imagining the orchid’s bloom in colour, framed by a kaleidoscopic sculpt of stylised leaves and buds.
- Coin’s obverse features the effigy of King Charles III sculpted by D. Thorne
- Finished to the mint’s proof standard Australian legal tender
A number of native Australian plants that flower in December each year have traditionally been seen as heralds of the Christmas season. One of these is the elegant Queensland Christmas orchid - Calanthe triplicata, which the Royal Australian Mint celebrates with this stunning 2025 50c coloured fine silver proof coin, the seventh in the Mint's ongoing Christmas coin program.
Radiant and rare, the Queensland Christmas orchid - Calanthe triplicata - unfurls its snowy blossoms to herald the festive season with delicate beauty. Found in the lush, shaded rainforest, this native orchid enchants with its pure white flowers and elegant sprays, a quiet reminder of nature's enduring grace and the magic of an Australian Christmas. The design for this beautiful 2025 50c coloured fine silver proof coin reimagines the Queensland Christmas orchid as an ornate bauble hanging amongst a riot of Art Nouveau floral embellishments.
This gorgeous, coloured coin is housed in a special ornament capsule with Mint branded ribbon allowing it to be hung on display during the Christmas holidays. What better way to enjoy the festive season and indulge in the beauty of a Royal Australian Mint precious metal keepsake.
Background information, technical details and gallery images on all our latest stamp issues are available on the Australia Post Collectables website.
- Issue date: 4 September2025
- Issue withdrawal date: 31 May 2026
Visit the articles section of the Australia Post Collectables website for additional content relating to stamp issues, including interviews with experts and designers.
To ensure you have the correct postage for sending your letter or card, please check our up-to-date postage rates.
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2025 Christmas Festive Florals 50c Coloured Fine Silver Proof Coin
A number of native Australian plants that flower in December each year have traditionally been seen as heralds of the Christmas season. One of these is the elegant Queensland Christmas orchid - Calanthe triplicata, which the Royal Australian Mint celebrates with this stunning 2025 50c coloured fine silver proof coin, the seventh in the Mint's ongoing Christmas coin program.
Radiant and rare, the Queensland Christmas orchid - Calanthe triplicata - unfurls its snowy blossoms to herald the festive season with delicate beauty. Found in the lush, shaded rainforest, this native orchid enchants with its pure white flowers and elegant sprays, a quiet reminder of nature's enduring grace and the magic of an Australian Christmas. The design for this beautiful 2025 50c coloured fine silver proof coin reimagines the Queensland Christmas orchid as an ornate bauble hanging amongst a riot of Art Nouveau floral embellishments.
This gorgeous, coloured coin is housed in a special ornament capsule with Mint branded ribbon allowing it to be hung on display during the Christmas holidays. What better way to enjoy the festive season and indulge in the beauty of a Royal Australian Mint precious metal keepsake.
Background information, technical details and gallery images on all our latest stamp issues are available on the Australia Post Collectables website.
- Issue date: 4 September2025
- Issue withdrawal date: 31 May 2026
Visit the articles section of the Australia Post Collectables website for additional content relating to stamp issues, including interviews with experts and designers.
To ensure you have the correct postage for sending your letter or card, please check our up-to-date postage rates.
Australia Post Collectables is a one-stop shop for stamp and coin collectors – a wealth of collectables information in one place.
Access information about special offers, latest stamp and coin releases, licensed products and limited-edition collectables, as well as articles on current and historical philatelic topics. Explore our stamp issues archive, and browse the latest stamp bulletins, too.
Join the Collecting Community
The Australia Post philatelic Collecting Community connects like-minded people with a tailored collecting experience. Receive community-only offers, be the first to preview our releases, and much more. Join today.
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