The Perth Mint introduced the Australian Platinum Koala coin series in 1988, establishing one of the first platinum bullion collections ever released. As the first of its kind from a major industrialized country, the Platinum Koala series ran from 1988 to 2000 and offered collectors a variety of sizes each year, including the 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz coins. Today, 1992 1 oz Australian Platinum Koala Coins are available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Comes inside a protective flip!
- 5th coin in the Platinum Koala Series!
- Total mintage of 44,920 coins!
- Contains 1 Troy oz of .9995 pure platinum.
- The face value of $100 (AUD) is fully backed by the Australian government.
- On the obverse is Queen Elizabeth II.
- The reverse features a depiction of the koala.
The social structure of koalas is quite interesting. They are generally solitary animals, with each adult maintaining its own “home range” in the trees. These ranges often overlap, especially among breeding females and their offspring. During breeding season, which typically occurs between December and March, male koalas produce a distinctive bellow to attract mates and establish dominance.
All 1992 1 oz Australian Platinum Koala Coins are available here in protective flips. This date mark was the fifth in the Platinum Koala Series and featured its own, unique design not used again by the mint. This series ended in 2000 and has not been restarted, making surviving specimens a popular investment.
On the obverse of the 1992 Australian Platinum Koala, you’ll find Queen Elizabeth II. This particular design is the third effigy of her reign, created by Raphael Maklouf in 1985. The right-facing portrait captures the Queen wearing the George IV State Diadem, a crown frequently seen during state events.
The reverse side of 1992 1 oz Platinum Koala Coins comes with an image of a koala, with this year’s design showing the marsupial at the Y-branch of a tree as it grasps each branch with its hands. Research into koala behavior and biology continues to yield fascinating insights. For instance, scientists have discovered that koalas have fingerprints remarkably similar to humans.
Please contact JM Bullion with any questions about platinum coins. You can call us at 800-276-6508, chat with us live online, or email us directly.