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Information on the Australian Kookaburra Silver Coin Series |
| The Perth Mint Kookaburra Silver Coin, launched in 1990, is celebrated for its 99.9% silver content and features a new kookaburra design each year, capturing the essence of this distinctive Australian bird. This series is highly prized among collectors and investors for both its numismatic appeal and investment potential, bolstered by its yearly design variations. |
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Coin Name: The Australian Kookaburra Silver Coin |
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Minted By: Perth Mint, Australia |
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First Released in: 1990 |
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Legal Tender Value: $1 AUD / 1 Ounce Coin; $10 AUD / 10 Ounce Coin; $30 AUD / 1 KG Coin |
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Sizes Available: 1 Ounce, 10 Ounce and 1 Kilogram |
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Annual Mintage: The mintage of the Australian Kookaburra Silver Coin varies annually, with recent years typically seeing mintages capped at around 500,000 coins for the 1-ounce size. This limited mintage helps maintain the coin’s popularity and collectibility year after year. |
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Coin Dimensions and Specification: The Australian Kookaburra Silver Coin is crafted from 99.9% pure silver and is primarily offered in 1 troy ounce (31.1 grams), although the series also includes coins in sizes such as 2 ounces, 10 ounces, and 1 kilogram. Each coin features a diameter of 40.6 mm for the 1-ounce version, with a standard thickness that reflects its quality and durability. The edge of these coins is reeded, typical for silver bullion coins. |
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Coin Design: Obverse: The obverse side of each coin carries the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II or King Charles III. Surrounding the portrait are the inscriptions of the king or queen’s name, the country of issue, and the face value of the coin. Reverse: The reverse design changes annually but always features the kookaburra, a bird synonymous with the Australian outback. These designs depict the kookaburra in various natural settings, often perched or in flight, showcasing detailed and dynamic portrayals of this iconic bird. |
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Other Coins in the Series: The Kookaburra series is part of a broader program by the Perth Mint that includes similar series featuring native Australian animals like the koala and the kangaroo. These series also change their designs annually and are highly sought after for both investment and collecting due to their artistic quality and limited availability. The Kookaburra coin is also available in a gold and platinum version, in 1/10 ounce sizes. |
