2024 Perth Mint 5 oz Silver Australian Kookaburra Proof High Relief Incused Coin
Stock:
Out of Stock
Min. Order:
1 Coin
Sku: SIKOOK5PM24
Mintage: 500
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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.
Famed for its raucous laughing call, the kookaburra is heard across Australia – from the outback to the back yard. And while it may be adept at snatching food from your barbeque or picnic table, the kookaburra enjoys a varied menu in the wild - insects, earthworms, frogs, fish, mice, and even snakes.
DESIGN:
The coin’s depicts an incused image of a kookaburra in flight over a gorge with a snake in its talons. The reverse also includes the inscription ‘KOOKABURRA’, a ‘P125’ mintmark signifying The Perth Mint’s 125th anniversary, and the coin’s weight, purity and 2024 year-date.
The coin’s obverse portrays the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, and the monetary denomination.
PRESENTATION:
Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, the coin is housed in a display case with an attractively illustrated shipper.
