With more than 17,500 species of butterflies spread across the globe, these captivating creatures can be found on every continent except Antarctica. From the lush rainforests of the Amazon to the vibrant meadows of Europe and the diverse habitats across Asia, butterflies thrive in a variety of environments.

These beautiful creatures play an important role in the ecosystem as pollinators, taking care of herbs and vegetables such as artichokes, basil, beans and cabbage, as well as pollinating flowering plants such as milkweed, asters, coneflowers, butterfly bushes, lavender and sunflowers. Each butterfly species showcases unique patterns and magnificent colours, embodying the essence of transformation and beauty that cultures worldwide have long admired.

The coin’s reverse portrays three butterflies gracefully pollinating grevillea foliage. Each butterfly is depicted showcasing remarkable and unique markings. As well as a ribbon scroll with the inscription ‘BUTTERFLY’, the reverse includes the coin’s weight, purity, 2025 year-date, and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

This magnificent coin is housed in a beautiful display case. Packaged within an elegant box, each coin is accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.