Silver Australian Koala
The Australia Silver Koala coin is minted in sizes as small as one half ounce and as large as one kilogram. This one-kilo version is among the largest government-issued silver coin in the world.
Design of the Silver Australian Koala
The design of the reverse - or tails side - of the coin changes annually. The 2009 coin features a young koala holding onto a branch with a multifaceted background. The coin's obverse (heads) displays a bust of Queen Elizabeth II. This side also features the monarch's name, the word "Australia", and the face value of $30 (Aus).
Silver Koala Coin Minting Information
Silver Koala coins - like other gold and silver Australian coins - enjoy legal tender status via the Australian Currency Act of 1965. The Perth Mint is wholly-owned by the State Government of Western Australia and was founded in 1899.
DETAILED COIN INFORMATION
| COIN SIZE | FACE VALUE | PURITY | SILVER CONTENT | GROSS WEIGHT | DIAMETER | COIN THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-kg | $30 (Aus) | 99.9% | 32.15 oz. | 1000.21g | 100mm | 14.60mm |
| 10-oz. | $10 (Aus) | 99.9% | 10.0 oz. | 311.06g | 75.50mm | 8.70mm |
| 2-oz. | $2 (Aus) | 99.9% | 2.0 oz. | 62.20g | 53.30mm | 4.50mm |
| 1-oz. | $1 (Aus) | 99.9% | 1.0 oz. | 31.10g | 40.60mm | 4.00mm |
† Please note that product images are for representative purposes only and do not reflect actual size.
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