The unquestioned leader of the pack from the Perth Mint is the beloved Australian Kookaburra coin. First introduced in 1990, this iconic coin is available on an annual basis from the Perth Mint in both bullion and proof versions. Right now, a stunning high relief 2016 1 oz Proof Australian Silver Kookaburra Coin is available for purchase from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Maximum mintage set at 10,000 coins for global distribution!
- 27th annual Australian Silver Kookaburra release!
- Arrives in presentation packaging and features a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
- Contains 1 troy oz of .999 pure silver.
- Bears a face value of $1 (AUD) backed by the federal government of Australia.
- Australian Kookaburra design on the reverse is new for 2016.
- Queen Elizabeth II’s effigy graces the obverse.
- Struck in brilliant high-relief proof.
Australian Silver Kookaburra coins launched an era of brilliant coin designs from the Perth Mint featuring species native to the continent of Australia, and in some cases, symbolic of the country on the international scene.
The Kookaburra coin’s popularity will help launch the Australian Silver Koala series in 2007, and more recently the Australian Silver Kangaroo series in 2016. The Kookaburra is a fixture of the Australian Outback, and is the largest member of the kingfisher species of bird.
Each 2016 1 oz Proof Australian Silver Kookaburra Coin in this product listing is a high-relief coin, indicating 3D visuals that make the Kookaburra seems as though it’s going to fly off the coin’s surface. The Perth Mint will release only 8,000 of the 10,000 maximum mintage in the special presentation packaging with numbered Certificates of Authenticity.
On the reverse face of the coin you’ll find the 2016 Kookaburra design, which features a lone member of the species perched atop a fence post. Engravings identify the coin series, year of issue, weight, purity, and metal content of the coin.
The obverse of the 2016 1 oz Proof Australian Silver Kookaburra Coin includes Queen Elizabeth II’s right-profile portrait from Ian Rank-Broadley. This face bears the engravings of “Elizabeth II,” “Australia,” and “1 Dollar.”
The Perth Mint is Australia’s oldest operating mint, and is recognized around the globe for its stellar designs and the impressive purity of its products. Founded in 1898, it is a state-owned entity of Western Australia.
Please direct your questions to a JM Bullion associate at 800-276-6508. You can also reach us online using our live chat and email features.