The Butterfly 2026 2oz Silver Antiqued Coloured Coin: Nature's Most Dazzling Jewel in Pure Silver
The Butterfly 2026 2oz Silver Antiqued Coloured Coin from The Perth Mint brings one of the tropics' most striking creatures to life across two ounces of pure silver.
Here is a closer look at why this release deserves a place in your collection.
A tribute to the Ulysses butterfly
The star of this coin is the Ulysses butterfly (Papilio ulysses), one of the most recognisable insects in the southern hemisphere. Native to the tropical regions of Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and the Solomon Islands, it is famed for its vivid, electric-blue wings.
Microscopic scales on the wing surface reflect and refract light, producing an iridescent shimmer that shifts as the butterfly moves. With a wingspan reaching up to 14cm, it is sometimes called the blue emperor or the blue mountain swallowtail. It is a true icon of the Australian tropics.
The design
The coloured reverse features a magnificent Ulysses butterfly at its centre, accompanied by three smaller butterflies in flight. The scene is framed by native flora, including the golden blooms of goodenia and the pink blossoms of Euodia. Struck design elements add further depth, featuring the Cape York lily and the bower of beauty.
A ribbon scroll carries the inscription 'BUTTERFLY', along with the coin's weight, purity, 2026 year-date and The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark. The reverse is the work of designer Jennifer McKenna.
The obverse carries the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III.
What makes the antiqued finish special
This coin is individually antiqued. The process tones the natural lustre of the silver to convey the look and feel of an aged artefact. Because each coin is finished by hand, no two pieces are exactly alike.
The coin you receive is genuinely unique. The appearance of each coin in the mintage may vary, giving your piece its own character.
Specifications at a glance
Limited to just 2,000 worldwide
With a maximum mintage of only 2,000 pieces worldwide, this is a genuinely limited release. Each coin arrives with a numbered certificate of authenticity and premium presentation packaging, ready to display or to safeguard as part of a growing collection.
For collectors who value both artistry and scarcity, that combination matters. Antiqued coloured coins from The Perth Mint have a strong following, and low mintages like this one tend to secure their place quickly.
Who this coin is for
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Collectors who love themed silver from The Perth Mint
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Lovers of Australian wildlife and natural history
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Anyone seeking a genuinely unique, hand-finished piece
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Those building a set of antiqued or coloured silver coins
A collectable worth holding
The Butterfly 2026 2oz Silver Antiqued Coloured Coin is more than bullion. It is a small work of art that captures the fleeting beauty of one of nature's most dazzling creatures, struck in enduring pure silver.
With only 2,000 available and each one finished by hand, this is a release best not left too late.
View the Butterfly 2026 2oz Silver Antiqued Coloured Coin at Mint Coin Shop, an official stockist of The Perth Mint.
