The 2012 gilded edition of the popular Australian Koala Silver Coin Series depicts a charming new interpretation of Australia’s favourite tree-dwelling marsupials.

Specimen Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in specimen quality.

New Reverse Design

The reverse design depicts an adult koala sleeping on the branch of a eucalyptus tree and includes The Perth Mint’s famous ‘P’ mintmark.

24-Carat Gilding

The koala design features precision-applied 24-carat gilding, a spectacular numismatic treatment creating wonderful visual appeal.

Australian Legal Tender

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination.

Limited Mintage

The Perth Mint will release no more than 10,000 of these coins.

Packaging and Certificate of Authenticity

The coin is housed in a classic display case, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Each case comes in a coloured,  illustrated box-shipper.