2024 5 oz Proof Australian Silver Koala Coin (Gilded, High Relief, Box + CoA)
Product Description
The Australian Koala is one of the longest-running silver bullion series from the Perth Mint. Since its introduction in 2007, it has been part of a collection showcasing native Australian species, following the 1990 debut of the Australian Kookaburra. The 2024 5 oz Proof Australian Silver Koala Coin is now available from BGASC.
Highlights:
- Comes with a classic Perth Mint display, themed shipper, and Certificate of Authenticity!
- High-relief strike!
- Gilded with pink gold on the rim and koala!
- Limited mintage of only 750 coins!
- Contains 5 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver.
- Face value of $8 (AUD) fully backed by the Australian government.
- The obverse features a bust of King Charles III.
- The reverse features a koala clinging to a tree trunk surrounded by eucalyptus leaves.
- P125 mint mark.
Each 2024 5 oz Proof Australian Silver Koala Coin comes in a classic Perth Mint display case with a clear acrylic lid. It also includes a koala-themed shipper and a Certificate of Authenticity bearing a unique serial number. The coins design includes pink gold gilding around the rim and on the koalas figure.
Obverse
The obverse of the 2024 Proof Australian Silver Koala Coin features a left-profile portrait of King Charles III, the first such image on Australian coins. Designed by Dan Thorne, the effigy depicts His Majesty without a crown.
Reverse
The reverse side of the 2024 5 oz Proof Silver Koala Coin shows a koala perched on a tree trunk with eucalyptus leaves surrounding it. Koalas primary diet of eucalyptus leaves is toxic to most animals, but their digestive systems have adapted to handle these leaves and break down their tough, fibrous nature.
History
Koalas are unique marsupials that live mostly sedentary lives, often sleeping or resting for up to 20 hours a day in the eucalyptus trees. This energy-conserving behavior is necessary due to their low-energy diet of eucalyptus leaves, which are tough and contain very few nutrients. Despite their slow movements, koalas are agile climbers, using their powerful limbs and claws to move through the tree canopy. Koalas tend to be solitary, each adult creating and protecting its own territory.
Ordering
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Specifications
Year | 2024 |
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Mint Mark | P - Perth Mint |
Metals Purity | .9999 |
Producer | Perth Mint |
Thickness | 11.85 mm |
Diameter | 50.9 mm |
Condition | Proof |
Denomination | $8 AUD |
Country | Australia |
Designer (Obverse) | Dan Thorne |
Designer (Reverse) | Ing Ing Jong |
Edge Style | Reeded |
Product Series | Australian Koala |
Certificate of Authenticity | No |
Mintage | 750 |
Packaging | Presentation Packaging |
Metal Content | 5 Troy Ounces |
Shipping | Orders over $199 Ship Free |