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The Australian Platinum Koala series, produced by the Perth Mint from 1988 to 2000, represents one of the world’s most recognizable and collectible government-issued platinum bullion programs. These coins were struck in .9995 fine platinum and featured annually changing reverse designs depicting koalas in various poses and settings, making each year’s release unique and appealing to both investors and collectors. Right now, 1988 1/4 oz Australian Platinum Koala Coins are available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
Each 1988 1/4 oz Australian Platinum Koala Coin comes with an individual flip. The Platinum Koala Series was introduced in 1988 as the first major platinum bullion coin series from an industrialized nation. The program launched with 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz platinum coins, with all four weights available through the program’s discontinuation at the end of 2000.
The Australian Platinum Koala Series was cancelled after 2000 as demand for platinum waned internationally. Between 1988 and 2000, the Platinum Koala Series grew from its original four offerings to include a 1/20 oz coin (1991-onward), as well as 1 kilogram, 10 oz, and 2 oz coins (1992-onward).
The obverse of the 1988 Australian Platinum Koala features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the coin’s face value and the inscription of the nation of issue. This third-generation effigy of Her Majesty was created in 1985 by Raphael Maklouf.
The reverse of the 1988 1/4 oz Platinum Koala Coin showcases an annually changing design of a koala or koalas in their natural eucalyptus habitat, accompanied by the inscriptions the series name, the year of issue, and the coin’s weight and purity specifications. The 1988 design features a seated koala in front-facing relief set against a clean background field.
If you have any questions about platinum coins, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.
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The Australian Platinum Koala series, produced by the Perth Mint from 1988 to 2000, represents one of the world’s most recognizable and collectible government-issued platinum bullion programs. These coins were struck in .9995 fine platinum and featured annually changing reverse designs depicting koalas in various poses and settings, making each year’s release unique and appealing to both investors and collectors. Right now, 1988 1/4 oz Australian Platinum Koala Coins are available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
Each 1988 1/4 oz Australian Platinum Koala Coin comes with an individual flip. The Platinum Koala Series was introduced in 1988 as the first major platinum bullion coin series from an industrialized nation. The program launched with 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz platinum coins, with all four weights available through the program’s discontinuation at the end of 2000.
The Australian Platinum Koala Series was cancelled after 2000 as demand for platinum waned internationally. Between 1988 and 2000, the Platinum Koala Series grew from its original four offerings to include a 1/20 oz coin (1991-onward), as well as 1 kilogram, 10 oz, and 2 oz coins (1992-onward).
The obverse of the 1988 Australian Platinum Koala features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the coin’s face value and the inscription of the nation of issue. This third-generation effigy of Her Majesty was created in 1985 by Raphael Maklouf.
The reverse of the 1988 1/4 oz Platinum Koala Coin showcases an annually changing design of a koala or koalas in their natural eucalyptus habitat, accompanied by the inscriptions the series name, the year of issue, and the coin’s weight and purity specifications. The 1988 design features a seated koala in front-facing relief set against a clean background field.
If you have any questions about platinum coins, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.
