2 oz 2026 Butterfly Colourized Antiqued Silver Coin | Perth Mint

This stunning release offers collectors a masterpiece in modern coin artistry featuring the contrasting elements of vivid colour and an aged heirloom-style background.

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COIN HIGLIGHTS

• 99.99% pure silver
• Antique and coloured treatments
• Ulysses butterfly design
• Australian legal tender

THE DELICATE CREATURE

The Ulysses butterfly (Papilio ulysses) is a striking swallowtail species renowned for its vivid electric-blue wings, making it one of the most iconic butterflies of Australia and nearby regions. Native to Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, and the Solomon Islands, this butterfly is also known as the blue emperor or blue mountain swallowtail. Its wingspan typically reaches about 14cm, with the upper wings shimmering in iridescent blue while the underside remains a more muted brown, providing camouflage when at rest. The dazzling colouration comes from microscopic scales that reflect light, creating its signature glow. The Ulysses butterfly is often seen fluttering through tropical rainforests and gardens, especially where native citrus trees grow.

VIVID BUTTERFLY DESIGN

The coin’s coloured reverse features a magnificent Ulysses butterfly at its centre, accompanied by three smaller butterflies in flight. Surrounding the scene are vibrant depictions of native flora, including the golden blooms of Goodenia and the delicate pink blossoms of Euodia, celebrated as the Ulysses butterfly’s favourite food. Struck design elements include the distinctive Cape York lily and the graceful Bower of Beauty species. Included in the design is a ribbon scroll with the inscription ‘BUTTERFLY’, along with the coin’s weight, purity, 2026 year-date and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark. This coin has been individually ‘antiqued’ to give it a unique finish conveying the surface abrasions of an ancient artefact. As a result of this treatment, the appearance of each coin in the mintage may vary.

PRESENTATION PACKAGING

Accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, the coin comes in a classic display case with a clear lid and a butterfly-themed illustrated shipper.

ABOUT THE PERTH MINT

The Perth Mint opened in 1899 as the British Royal Mint's 3rd branch in Australia. The historical Hay Street location handled gold refining until moving to a modern facility in April 1990. Ownership of the mint was transferred to the Government of Western Australia in July of 1970. Under an agreement with the Commonwealth Treasury, they were empowered to mint and market gold, silver, and platinum as Australian legal tender to investors and collectors worldwide. Today, they are amongst the elite world mints whose pure gold, silver, and platinum items are trusted without question. Items such as the Australian Nugget, Silver Coin Series (Kangaroo, Kookaburra, Koala, and Platypus to name a few), as well as the Australian Lunar Gold and Silver Coin Series are extensively sought after by bullion investors worldwide.