A spectacular silver celebration of one of Australia’s pivotal historical figures, and exclusive, with a mere 4,000 struck, this brilliantly designed legal tender coin pays homage to explorer Matthew Flinders (1774-1814).

Beyond his feat as the first man to circumnavigate the Great Southern Land, Flinders’ fame is built upon his promotion of the official use of the name ‘Australia’. His advocacy of the title is evidenced by his famous map – the ‘General Chart of Terra Australis or Australia’. Dispatched to Joseph Banks in 1804, this map first received broad attention when Flinders’ book, A Voyage to Terra Australis, was first published, exactly 200 years ago – the day before Flinders’ death. Distinguished by a strong, proud portrait of this legendary explorer, contrasting brilliantly against a full-colour appreciation of his ship, the Investigator, this coin forms a powerful tribute to Flinders’ key role in Australian history.

Hot on the heels of the Royal Australian Mint’s popular legal tender tributes to Flinders, there is no doubt that this eye-catching precious metal Proof will chart the same course to success.