1 oz, Australia, 2017, Silver - Koala
1 oz, Australian, 2017, Silver, 1 Dollar - Koala. Features one of Australia’s favourite animals, the Australian Koala
1 oz, Australia, 2017, Silver - 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 |
2017 |
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Value |
1 oz, 1 Dollar, One Dollar, AU$1, $1 AUd |
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Metal |
0.999 silver (Ag) 1.000 ASW (troy ounce Absolute Silver Weight) |
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Weight |
31.135 gm |
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Diameter |
40.600 mm |
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Thickness |
4.000 mm |
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Obverse Design |
Ian Rank Broadley(IRB) |
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Reverse Design |
Thomas Vaughan(TV) |
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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 adult koala resting on its haunches underneath a eucalyptus tree, amidst a rural landscape. Lettering: AUSTRALIAN KOALA 2017 1oz 999 SILVER (bottom) TV(initials, to the left, below the horizon line) P (Perth Mint's Mark, to the left, above the horizon line) |
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Edge |
Milled (no inscription) |
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Mintage |
Proof Mintage |
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2017 |
300,000 |
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- Material
- Silver
- Denomination
- $1 AUD
1 oz - Shape
- Round
- Time
- 2000s
- Object
- Animal - Koala
- Rulers
- Queen Elizabeth II