2024 Perth Mint 5 oz Silver Australian Koala High Relief Gilded Coin
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Out of Stock
Min. Order:
1 Coin
Sku: SPGKOAL24PM
Mintage: 750
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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.
Cherish Australia's beloved koala with this exquisite silver coin. Crafted with high relief detail from 5oz of 99.99% pure silver, it boasts a delightful koala image and rim elegantly gilded in radiant pink gold.
The koala is renowned for its love of eucalyptus trees. This charming marsupial relies on these trees for both food and shelter, spending most of its life among the comforting eucalyptus foliage. The distinctive aroma of the eucalyptus also helps to create a tranquil environment for this adorable creature, making it an iconic symbol of Australia's remarkable biodiversity.
DESIGN:
The coin portrays a koala embracing a tree trunk surrounded by eucalyptus foliage. The koala and the coin’s rim are meticulously gilded in stunning 22-carat pink gold. Included in the design is the inscription ‘KOALA’, and a ‘P125’ mintmark signifying The Perth Mint’s 125th anniversary, as well as the coin’s weight, purity and 2024 year-date.
The obverse bears the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, and the coin’s monetary denomination.
PRESENTATION:
The coin is housed in a classic display case with a clear lid and includes packaging featuring a delightful koala image. The release is accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.
