The Perth Mint in Australia produces some of the most memorable and in-demand coins in the world. Chief among those products is the Australian Silver Koala coin. Produced in a variety of weights in both proof and bullion versions, the coin is a top seller at the Perth Mint on an annual basis. Right now, the 2011 1 oz Australian Silver Koala Coin is available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Total mintage of only 910,480 coins!
- Contains 1 oz of .999 pure silver.
- Protect your new investment with a 40.6mm Air-Tite Coin Tube.
- Face value of $1 (AUD) is backed by Australia’s government.
- Features the unique 2011 design.
- Bears a “P” mint mark from the Perth Mint.
- Coins ship in protective plastic flips or capsules. Click here to see historical Perth Silver Koala mintages.
Australian Silver Koala coins were first introduced in 2007, and it didn’t take long for one of the continent’s most beloved creatures to catch the eye of precious metal investors and collectors. Available weights for the Australian Silver Koala include 1/10 oz, ½ oz, 1 oz, 5 oz, 10 oz, and a stunning 1 Kilogram coin.
Although often referred to as koala bears, the koala is actually a marsupial native to the continent of Australia. The koala is a nocturnal creature known to sleep for as many as 20 hours in a day, and although they have a cuddly reputation, the animals can actually pose quite a danger to humans when threatened.
On the reverse side of the 2011 1 oz Australian Silver Koala coin is the unique design feature used only in 2011. It features an adult koala and a young koala resting in the crook of a tree. The words “Australian Koala” are engraved above the image, while the coin’s year of minting, weight, purity, and metal content are featured below.
The obverse side bears the right-profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II commonly found on Perth Mint products. Her Majesty’s effigy is accompanied by engravings of “Elizabeth II,” “Australia,” and the face value of the coin.
Each of these coins is available in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. Coins with a BU condition have no signs of wear and tear, but may feature milky spots, breaks in the luster, or other contact marks as a result of the coining process.
Feel free to contact a JM Bullion associate with any questions. We’re available at 800-276-6508, online through our live chat, and via email. Be sure to check out our Perth Mint Silver Coins page for similar products.