Australia

2022

This commemorative silver coin was issued by the Royal Australian Mint in 2022 to celebrate the Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s most biodiverse marine ecosystems. The design features a dynamic underwater scene with coral formations, tropical fish, and a whale shark, enhanced by selective color to convey movement and light beneath the ocean surface. The inscription “Great Barrier Reef” emphasizes the coin’s environmental theme, while the denomination of 5 dollars appears integrated into the coral design. The coin highlights the ecological significance of the reef and the importance of marine conservation.