Produced by the Perth Mint, the 2011 1kg Koala silver coin features the four portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank Broadley, with the reverse depicting two Koala Bears atop a eucalyptus tree, in 999 silver.
First introduced in 1988 as a platinum bullion coin, the Perth Mint Koala coins were reintroduced in 2007 as a silver bullion coin. They are eagerly awaited each year by a loyal set of collectors for their beautiful designs.
The Obverse of the Silver 2011 Koala coin shows Ian Rank-Broadly's fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
The reverse of the coin features an engraving of two koalas, an adult and an infant, sat on a branch. The coin bears the inscription and the P mint mark for the Perth Mint:
AUSTRALIAN KOALA 2011 999 SILVER
Metal | Silver |
Weight / Size | 1 Kilogram |
Silver Weight Troy Ounces | 32.151 |
Fineness / Carat | 0.999 Fine |
Date | 2011 |
Obverse Designer | Ian Rank-Broadley |
Reverse Designer | Elise Martinson |
Mint / Brand | Perth Mint |
Country | Australia |
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