The Australian Silver Kookaburra is the longest running bullion coin program from the Perth Mint in Australia. These coins offer unique designs and low mint numbers, which make them popular and valuable. All one-ounce coins come in a plastic capsule to protect the brilliant uncirculated finish and and design.
DESIGN
The front of the Australian Kookaburra coin always depicts a picture of Queen Elizabeth II, the reigning monarch of England.
Designer: Unknown
The reverse of the Australian Kookaburra coin changes each year and always depicts a picture of a Kookaburra, which is native to Australia. Because of the limited production and yearly design change of these coins, they have a higher collectible value than other silver bullion coins.
Designer: Varies
HISTORY
The Australian Kookaburra is a unique coin that comes from Australia and has been in existence since 1990. Each year the reverse of the coin changes to a different kookaburra design, but the front of the coin is always Queen Elizabeth II.
FACTS
Australia
Mint
Perth Mint
Metal
.999 fine silver up to the 2018 edition, then .9999 after that
Weight
Comes in various weights (1oz, 2oz, 10oz, and 1 kilo)
Diameter
40.6 mm (one-ounce coin)
Thickness
4.0mm (one-ounce coin)
Date Issued
1990
Face Value
$1.00 (Australian)