Birds of Australia 2026 $1 Pale-Headed Rosella 1oz Silver Proof Coin

A stunning synthesis of 99.9% pure silver and glorious full-colour, the latest issue in the Birds of Australia Series forms a memorable tribute to Pale-headed Rosella!

One of Australia’s most beautiful birds, the Pale-headed Rosella (Platycercus adscitus) is festooned with a cornucopia of colours. While the head and the upper part of the breast are cream-yellow, the bird’s body is an entrancing admixture of pale blue, bright blue and blood red – with the wings being black, edged with yellow!

Growing to approximately 30cm in length, and feeding upon fruit, grass and seeds – with a particular love for Scotch Thistle! – Pale-headed Rosellas are endemic to the north of eastern Australia. Brightening the skies, and brightening the hearts of all lucky enough to see them in flight, this captivating kaleidoscopic creature is the perfect subject for the wonders of full-colour minting.

Sure to catch the eye of bird-lovers and collectors worldwide, the design of the Pale-headed Rosella on this enchanting new coin is based on an illustration from The Birds of Australia. The first comprehensive ornithological survey of Australia, The Birds of Australia was created by ‘the Father of Australian Ornithology’, John Gould. This key work featured magnificent illustrations by, among others, Elizabeth Gould, John Gould’s wife, including this stunning depiction of Pale-headed Rosellas. Extremely exclusive, the limited edition has been set at just 750.