DISCOVER AUSTRALIA 2012 KOOKABURRA 1OZ PROOF COIN - PERTH MINT ISSUE

Buy the Discover Australia 2012 Kookaburra 1oz Silver Proof Coin at The Perth Mint, featuring:

• Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
• Limited Mintage – 7,500
• Australian Legal Tender
• Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
• Presentation Packaging
• Available Individually or in a Five-Coin Set
• New One Year Series

 

The Kookaburra is one of Australia’s most recognisable birds found throughout the mainland and known for its distinctive laughing call.

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

This coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

Kookaburra Reverse Design

The coin’s reverse depicts a Kookaburra perched on a tree branch against a coloured background scene of the Murray River at sunrise. The inscriptions DISCOVER AUSTRALIA and KOOKABURRA, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark and the 2012 year-date are also included in the design.

Limited Mintages

No more than 7,500 of this coin will be issued by The Perth Mint.

Australian Legal Tender

Issued as Australian legal tender, the coin's obverse also bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination.

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

A numbered Certificate of Authenticity accompanies each coin.

Presentation Packaging

The coin is available in an individual display case featuring a timber lid and stylised shipper.

Five-Coin Set

This coin is also available in a set with other members of the Discover Australia Silver Series including the Red Kangaroo, Whale Shark, Green and Gold Bell Frog and Goanna.



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2011 Wildlife in Need - Orangutan 1oz Silver Proof Coin Perth Mint

The Orangutan is characterised by its ape-like shape, shaggy red fur, long arms and grasping hands and feet. This ‘man of the forest’ is now only found on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra in south-east Asia.

The destruction of habitats through commercial logging, forest clearance for oil palm plantations and agriculture, have contributed to this animal’s need for protection. In addition, uncontrolled fires and human exploitation present further challenges. It is more important than ever to safeguard the future of this well-loved species.

Proof Quality: 99.9% Pure SilverThe coin is struck by The Perth Mint on behalf of Coin Club Australia from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

Orangutan Reverse Design: The coin’s reverse features an adult Orangutan and baby in colour, against a forest backdrop. The lower reverse comprises a struck design showing a pair of supporting hands with a bamboo motif. The inscription WILDLIFE IN NEED – ORANGUTAN is also incorporated into the design.

Tuvalu Legal Tender: Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, the coin’s obverse depicts the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2012 year-date.

Extremely Limited Mintage: No more than 5,000 of these coins will be released.

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity: The coin is issued with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Presentation Packaging: Each coin is housed in a display case with illustrated shipper.

•Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
•Orangutan Reverse Design
•Tuvalu Legal Tender
•Extremely Limited Mintage – 5,000
•Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
•Presentation Packaging
•$1.99 Donation to the WWF
•Commissioned Product Struck by The Perth Mint