1 oz, Australia, 2012, Silver - Koala
1 oz, Australian, 2012, Silver - Koala. Features one of Australia’s favourite animals, the Australian Koala
1 oz, Australian, 2012, 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 |
2012 |
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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 |
4.00 mm |
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Obverse Design |
Ian Rank Broadley(IRB) |
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Reverse Design |
Ing Ing Jong(IJ) |
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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 centre) IRB (initials, below the head) |
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Reverse |
Features one of Australia’s symbols – a koala embracing a tree Lettering: AUSTRALIAN KOALA 2012 1oz 999 SILVER (bottom) IJ(initials at the base of the branch to the left) P (Perth Mint's Mark, to the right) |
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Edge |
Milled (no inscription) |
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Mintage |
Proof Mintage |
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2012 |
300,000 |
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- Material
- Silver
- Denomination
- $1 AUD
1 oz - Shape
- Round
- Time
- 2000s
- Object
- Animal - Koala
- Rulers
- Queen Elizabeth II