1kg Perth Mint Silver Koala (2021)
Stock:
Out of Stock
Min. Order:
5 Coins
Mintage: Unlimited
AUTHORISED NZ DISTRIBUTOR
Founded in 1896 as a branch to the British Royal Mint, Perth Mint today is one of the largest minting plants globally, owned by the Western Australian government. Manufacturer of the iconic ‘Kangaroo’ gold and silver investment coins, Perth Mint also produce a popular lunar series and a range of sought-after collector coins.
Depicting one of Australia’s most beloved animals, the Australian koala silver coins pay tribute to our rich wildlife.
Struck from 99.99% pure silver, the 2021 koala is available in 1 kilo and 1oz sizes.
Only 300,000 1oz coins will be released. No mintage limit applies to the 1 kilo coin, however production will close at the end of 2021 and The Perth Mint will declare the coin’s official mintage.
Each coin in this program is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.
DESIGN
The coin’s reverse portrays a sleepy koala nestled between the branches of a eucalyptus tree. The inscription ‘AUSTRALIAN KOALA’, The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark, the 2021 year-date, and the weight and purity are also included in the design.
The obverse of each coin bears the Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination.
AUTHENTICATION FEATURE
Each coin’s reverse includes a security feature in the form of a micro-laser engraved letter within the coin’s ‘AUSTRALIAN KOALA’ inscription. It is only detectable under a magnifying glass.
PRESENTATON
Each bullion coin is presented in a protective acrylic capsule.