The Australian Koala Series from Perth Mint is one of its best-selling collections with those who buy gold. The coins were introduced in 2007 and primarily offer silver bullion as an annual option. However, the mint also strikes proof gold versions of the designs as well. Right now, 2009 1 oz Proof Australian Gold Koala Coins with a Gem Proof grade from the PCGS are available to purchase online from JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives inside protective plastic slabs courtesy of the PCGS!
• 3^rd year of availability in the Australian Koala Series!
• Limited original mintage of only 2,000 coins!
• Limited availability of Gem Proof coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• Bears a face value of $100 (AUD) backed by the federal government of Australia.
• Issued a Grade of Gem Proof by the Professional Coin Grading Service.
• DCAM visuals.
• First Strike designation.
• Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.
• A koala clings to a tree limb on the reverse.
• High-relief strike.

Each 2009 1 oz Proof Australian Gold Koala High Relief Coin in this listing earned a grade of Gem Proof from the PCGS. This term doesn’t apply to just one numeric grade on the Sheldon numeric scale, but rather, it represents an acceptable range. Generally speaking, Gem Proof coins are uncirculated with only slight detractions or minor imperfections. The coins maintain full, original mint luster, but may showcase minor toning.

The include DCAM and FS designations stand for deep-cameo and First Strike. Deep-cameo proofs have strong, frosted designs with deeply-mirrored, clear fields. The First Strike designation indicates the coins were received for grading within 30 days of being released by the mint.

Queen Elizabeth II features on the obverse side of the 2009 1 oz Proof Gold Koala Coin. This design was created in 1998 by Ian Rank-Broadley for the Royal Mint and was popular with nations throughout the Commonwealth. Australia used this design from 1999 to 2018 on its coinage. The design includes the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, rumored to be the Queen’s favorite tiara.

A koala is shown in the reverse design of 2009 1 oz Proof Australian Gold Koala Coins. This marsupial is one of several endemic species found only on the Australian continent and is a world-renowned, lovable symbol associated with Australia. Each coin in this release has a high-relief strike with deeper background visuals and enhanced 3D relief on the design.

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