A distinctively Aussie Festive Season tribute, this official Australian legal tender 50c coin features a portrayal of the Queensland Christmas Orchid – Calanthe triplicata. A rare, elegant Australian native plant, the Christmas Orchid is traditionally seen to herald the Christmas Season when it unfurls its snowy blossoms. Reimagined as an ornate decoration, surrounded by a flourish of Art Nouveau floral motifs, the full-colour portrayal of the Christmas Orchid contrasts superbly against the glittering 99.9% silver surface.