Description

The Australian Silver Kookaburra series of coins is an ongoing issue of beautiful .999 fine silver bullion coins from Australia’s famous Perth Mint that celebrates one of the country’s great national symbols: the Kookaburra. Native to Eastern and Southern Australia, these iconic birds are the largest members of the Kingfisher family and are known across Australia for their distinctive song and for the tenacity with which they defend their nests. Since their introduction in 1990, Silver Kookaburras have been prized by collectors who eagerly await the unveiling of a new design each year.

Specimen Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

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

Original 1991 Kookaburra Design

The kookaburra is perched on a skinny branch that is connected to a larger tree. The coin series’ name, “Australian Kookaburra,” is smartly written around the rim, accompanying the coin’s purity, weight, and date of mintage.

Australian Legal Tender

The coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965 with a face value of $1 AUD.