{"product_id":"birds-of-australia-2026-1-blue-breasted-fairy-wren-1oz-silver-proof-coin","title":"Birds of Australia 2026 $1 Blue-Breasted Fairy-Wren 1oz Silver Proof Coin","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ef78KIzVuU0?si=GsawgS0RL44mmyxo\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine addition to one of Australia’s most admired collector programs, we are delighted to present the latest in the Birds of Australia Coin Series – the 2026 $1 Blue-Breasted Fairy-Wren 1oz Silver Proof!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternationally renowned, the Blue-Breasted Fairy-Wren was a particular favourite of John Gould, the ‘Father of Australian Ornithology’. The iconic naturalist described the bird in 1844, giving it the Latin name Malurus pulcherrimus, with ‘pulcherrimus’ meaning – appropriately enough – ‘very pretty’. Although non-breeding males, females and juveniles are largely grey-brown, the breeding male is adorned with a cornucopia of colours. Arrayed with a bright blue helmet, blue back, and shoulders of chestnut-red, this wonder of nature is distinguished by a dark blue throat and breast, from which it takes its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSure to command the attention of bird-lovers and collectors worldwide, this official legal tender tribute to the Blue-Breasted Fairy-Wren is struck to Proof quality from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver. Spanning 40mm, the crown-sized flan is adorned with a design based on an illustration from John Gould’s The Birds of Australia – the first comprehensive ornithological survey of Australia. As exclusive as it is eye-catching, the limited edition has been restricted to a mere 750.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stand-alone tribute of beauty, quality and limited availability, and a must-have for those who own any of its predecessors in the series, secure the 2026 $1 Blue-Breasted Fairy-Wren 1oz Silver Proof now! Click add to cart!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49169062134068,"sku":"41824","price":349.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/41824-1.jpg?v=1782188622","url":"https:\/\/www.downies.com\/products\/birds-of-australia-2026-1-blue-breasted-fairy-wren-1oz-silver-proof-coin","provider":"Downies Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}