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The Perth Mint launched the Platinum Koala Series in 1988 as part of its growing range of bullion coin programs. As the debut issue, the series introduced the concept of featuring Australia’s native wildlife with annually changing designs—a strategy that would later inspire other popular series, including the Silver Kookaburra and Silver Koala. Now, 1988 1 oz Australian Platinum Koala Coins are available online at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
The obverse of the 1988 1 oz Platinum Koala Coin displays the 1985 portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Raphael Maklouf. This third-generation effigy shows the Queen in right-profile relief wearing the George IV State Diadem, a regal depiction used on numerous Commonwealth coins during this era.
On the reverse of 1988 Australian Platinum Koalas, the debut design features a koala in a seated position. In Aboriginal Australian culture, koalas feature prominently in Dreamtime stories as wise, peaceful creatures often associated with water conservation and environmental harmony.
Across Australia, various Aboriginal groups have different legends about koalas, including stories explaining why they don’t drink water (their name possibly deriving from “no drink” in some Aboriginal languages) and why they sleep so much. Modern Australia has embraced the koala as one of its most beloved national symbols, using it extensively in tourism marketing and conservation campaigns.
These 1988 1 oz Australian Platinum Koala Coins are from the first year of availability in this series, with each coin packaged ina a protective capsule. The initial release is one of the highest minted in the program’s history, with additional options in 1988 including 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz platinum.
JM Bullion customer service is available to assist you at 800-276-6508 when you buy platinum coins. Our team is also available online through our web chat and email address.
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The Perth Mint launched the Platinum Koala Series in 1988 as part of its growing range of bullion coin programs. As the debut issue, the series introduced the concept of featuring Australia’s native wildlife with annually changing designs—a strategy that would later inspire other popular series, including the Silver Kookaburra and Silver Koala. Now, 1988 1 oz Australian Platinum Koala Coins are available online at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
The obverse of the 1988 1 oz Platinum Koala Coin displays the 1985 portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Raphael Maklouf. This third-generation effigy shows the Queen in right-profile relief wearing the George IV State Diadem, a regal depiction used on numerous Commonwealth coins during this era.
On the reverse of 1988 Australian Platinum Koalas, the debut design features a koala in a seated position. In Aboriginal Australian culture, koalas feature prominently in Dreamtime stories as wise, peaceful creatures often associated with water conservation and environmental harmony.
Across Australia, various Aboriginal groups have different legends about koalas, including stories explaining why they don’t drink water (their name possibly deriving from “no drink” in some Aboriginal languages) and why they sleep so much. Modern Australia has embraced the koala as one of its most beloved national symbols, using it extensively in tourism marketing and conservation campaigns.
These 1988 1 oz Australian Platinum Koala Coins are from the first year of availability in this series, with each coin packaged ina a protective capsule. The initial release is one of the highest minted in the program’s history, with additional options in 1988 including 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz platinum.
JM Bullion customer service is available to assist you at 800-276-6508 when you buy platinum coins. Our team is also available online through our web chat and email address.
