1 oz Random Year Australian Koala Silver Coin | Perth Mint

The incredibly successful Australian Koala series has been a linchpin to the success of one of the oldest and recognizable mints in the world; The Perth Mint. Revered for its detailed and dynamic design, the Koala coin is one of a handful of bullion series that features a new design every year.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• Typically ships individually in plastic capsule; Multiples of 25 typically ship in tube; Multiples of 250 typically ship in monster box
• Consisting of 1 oz 999 or 9999 Fine Silver
• Obverse: Features the modern effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley along with the country of issue and legal tender value
• Reverse: Dynamically designed to feature adorable depictions of koalas in their natural habitat with a new design with each issue along with the metal weight, purity, year of issue and inscription “AUSTRALIAN KOALA”

The koala is a marsupial native to Australia and most often can be found perched on top of a branch in one of Australia's many beautiful ecosystems. A marsupial is a mammal whose newborns are carried around in their mothers' pouch early in life.

ABOUT THE PERTH MINT

The Perth Mint opened in 1899 as the British Royal Mint’s 3rd branch in Australia. The historical Hay Street location handled gold refining until moving to a modern facility in April 1990. Ownership of the mint was transferred to the Government of Western Australia in July of 1970. Under an agreement with the Commonwealth Treasury, they were empowered to mint and market gold, silver, and platinum as Australian legal tender to investors and collectors worldwide. Today, they are amongst the elite world mints whose pure gold, silver, and platinum items are trusted without question. Items such as the Australian Nugget, Silver Coin Series (Kangaroo, Kookaburra, Koala, and Platypus to name a few), as well as the Australian Lunar Gold and Silver Coin Series are extensively sought after by bullion investors worldwide.