The Newborn Baby 2026 1/2oz Silver Proof Coloured Coin is a collectible commemorative coin issued by the Perth Mint to celebrate babies born in 2026. It is designed as a keepsake gift for parents and families.

Key Specifications
Metal: 99.99% pure silver
Weight: ½ troy oz (15.553 g)
Denomination: 50 cents (Australian legal tender)
Diameter: 32.60 mm
Finish: Proof with colour
Year: 2026
Maximum mintage: Unlimited

Design
The coloured reverse features baby Australian animals including a kangaroo joey, kookaburra chick, and koala surrounded by eucalypt leaves and seed pods. The design includes the inscription “CONGRATULATIONS!” and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark.

The obverse displays the King Charles III effigy designed by Dan Thorne.

Packaging
The coin is presented in a fold-out illustrated gift card. The card includes space to record the baby’s name, birth details, family tree, and a photo of the newborn.