1 oz, Australia, 2021, Silver - Koala
1 oz, Australian, 2021, Silver - Koala. Features one of Australia’s favourite animals, the Australian Koala
This coin is part of the Australian Koala series and minted by the Perth Mint(P) in several sizes(1 kg silver, 5 oz silver, 1 oz silver numismatic (proof, high relief) and 1 oz silver bullion).
The Mint commented on the coin release "Issued annually since 1987, the full range of trusted releases offer an outstanding choice of pure gold, silver and platinum coins, each authorised by the Australian Government as official legal tender. In 2018, the Australian Koala also comes in 99.99% pure silver. The 12th annual design portrays one of Australia’s most loved marsupials astride two branches in a flowering eucalyptus tree."
Coin Specifications:
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Country |
Australia |
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Year |
2021 |
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Value |
1 Oz, 1 Dollar, One Dollar, AU$1 |
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Metal |
0.9999 silver (Ag) 1.000 ASW (troy ounce Absolute Silver Weight) |
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Weight |
31.107 gm |
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Diameter |
40.600 mm |
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Thickness |
3,210 mm |
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Obverse Design |
Ian Rank--Broadley(IRB) |
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Reverse Design |
Natasha Muh(NM) |
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Shape |
Round |
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Last issue of series |
2007-present |
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Obverse |
Features crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait"). The Queen wears the "Girls of Great Britain and Ireland" diamond tiara, a wedding gift from Queen Mary (Her Majesty's grandmother) in 1947 Lettering: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 1 DOLLAR ·(bottom) IRB (initials, below the head) |
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Reverse |
Features an artistic impression of a koala in its customary habitat - the canopy of a eucalyptus tree. The Koala sits on a branch, surrounded by gum leaves and delicate blossoms. Lettering: AUSTRALIAN KOALA 2021 1 oz 9999 SILVER (bottom) NM(initials to the right of the swan's wing) P (Perth Min's Mark) |
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Edge |
Milled (no inscription) |
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Mintage |
Proof Mintage |
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2021 |
300,000 |
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- Material
- Silver
- Denomination
- $1 AUD
1 oz - Shape
- Round
- Time
- 2000s
- Object
- Animal - Koala
- Rulers
- Queen Elizabeth II