DUNE 2 oz Silver Antiqued Coloured Coin, 2026
The sandworm of Arrakis has no natural predators. It dominates an entire planet's surface, shapes the production of the most valuable substance in the known universe, and is worshipped by the people who have learned to live alongside it. The Fremen call them Shai-Hulud — "Old Man of the Desert," "Maker." The Perth Mint calls this coin "Scourge of the Desert Sea." It is the most technically elaborate piece in the Perth Mint's Dune programme — 2 troy ounces of .9999 fine silver, individually antiqued to suggest the surface abrasions of an ancient artefact. Because the antiquing process is applied to each coin separately, no two pieces in the 1,000-piece mintage are identical. The coloured reverse builds on that texture: a colossal sandworm emerging from the desert of Arrakis, sweeping dunes and a swirling dust storm in the background, distant moons above the horizon. The inscription "SCOURGE OF THE DESERT SEA" runs across the design. At 1,000 pieces worldwide, this is among the most limited releases in the 2026 Perth Mint catalogue. The coin arrives with a certificate of authenticity and presented in a cork display case bearing the official DUNE logo. The Jody Clark effigy of H.M. King Charles III on the obverse confirms Australian legal tender status. Frank Herbert's novel was published in 1965. The film adaptations directed by Denis Villeneuve have earned eight Academy Awards across two parts. The Perth Mint's Dune series is the official numismatic piece to that legacy. Highlights: 2 troy oz (62,2 g), Antiqued .9999 fine silver Mintage: 1,000 pieces worldwide Include Certificate of Authenticity Perfect gift for sci-fi fans or addition to personal collection Obverse: Jody Clark's effigy of H.M. King Charles III with AUD $2 denomination confirming Australian legal tender status, year 2026. Reverse: A colossal sandworm emerging from the desert landscape of Arrakis — sweeping dunes, swirling dust storm, distant moons — in coloured relief with individual antiqued finish; inscribed "SCOURGE OF THE DESERT SEA," official DUNE logo, and Perth Mint 'P' mintmark.