Introducing the Australian Silver Kookaburra, a timeless classic from the renowned Perth Mint. Since its debut in 1990, this silver bullion coin has become a symbol of excellence, standing alongside the Australian Gold Kangaroo. Now, you can own a piece of this rich numismatic history with the 1 oz Australian Silver Kookaburra Coins, available for purchase online from BGASC.

Highlights:

• Arrives to you inside of protective plastic flips!
• First issued in 1990!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 or .9999 pure silver.
• Issued a face value of $5 or $1 (AUD) backed by the federal government of Australia.
• Queen Elizabeth II is on the coins obverse side.
• The kookaburra member of the kingfisher species is located on the reverse.
• Please note you may receive several coins with the same date mark and design when buying multiples.

At BGASC, we pick your coins at random during the payment processing, ensuring a diverse selection based on availability. While we cannot guarantee specific date marks or designs, we promise you a captivating assortment. If you choose to buy multiple coins, you may receive several with the same design and date mark, adding to the uniqueness of your collection.

Obverse

Witness the evolution of this iconic coin through the changing effigies of the reigning British monarch on the obverse, with portraits from Ian Rank-Broadley (1998-2018) and Jody Clark (2019-2023) depicting Queen Elizabeth II. Coins issued from 2024, and on, feature Dan Thorne’s image of King Charles III.

Reverse

On the reverse of the Australian Silver Kookaburra Coin, immerse yourself in the captivating imagery of the kookaburra, a symbol of the Australian Outback. With a new design each year, these coins capture the essence of nature’s beauty.

History

Initially issued with a $5 (AUD) face value in 1990 and 1991, the 1 oz Australian Silver Kookaburra coins transitioned to a $1 (AUD) face value from the 1992 date marks onwards. Initially, these coins were issued with .999 pure silver. In 2018, the series transitioned to a higher .9999 pure silver purity.

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