Koala 2012 1oz Silver Proof Coin - The Perth Mint Australia containing an Authentic Australian Opal

The first release in this stunning new series depicts the koala, perhaps Australia’s most beloved and iconic animal. Like many Australian mammals, this unique creature is nocturnal and can sleep for approximately 18 hours a day. This idea was the inspiration behind the design concept.

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

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

New and Innovative Coin Design

The coin’s reverse incorporates an inner panel design of a koala in a gum tree, detailed in pure Australian opal. The outer panel of the coin depicts Eucalypt leaves and blossoms, a new moon and the Southern Cross – a renowned star group which is only visible in the Southern hemisphere.

Extremely Limited Mintage

No more than 8,000 of these coins will be issued by The Perth Mint.

Australian Legal Tender

Issued as Australian legal tender, the coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the year-date and the monetary denomination.

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

The coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Beautiful Presentation Packaging

Presented in a prestigious display case, a light turns on as you open the case, highlighting the opal design and symbolising moonlight, shining down on the nocturnal koala.


Buy the Australian Opal Series – The Koala 2012 1oz Silver Proof Coin at The Perth Mint, featuring:

• New and Innovative Coin Design
• Authentic Australian Opal
• Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
• Limited Mintage – 8,000
• Australian Legal Tender
• Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
• Beautiful Presentation Packaging
• First of New Series Featuring Australia's Favourite Nocturnal Animals

Perth Mint AUSTRALIAN SEA LIFE II - THE REEF - STARFISH 2011 1/2OZ SILVER PROOF COIN

Perth Mint AUSTRALIAN SEA LIFE II - THE REEF - STARFISH 2011 1/2OZ SILVER PROOF COIN


•Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
•Coloured Reverse Design
•Australian Legal Tender
•Limited Mintage – 10,000
•Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
•Stunning Illustrated Presentation Packaging

Despite its name, a starfish is not really a fish at all – hence the alternative ‘sea star’. Many of these wonderfully colourful creatures are at home in Australia’s tropical-to-temperate seas, and because they’re commonly found in rock pools, they’re one of the easiest for all to enjoy!

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver: The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1/2oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

Coloured Reverse Design: The coin’s reverse depicts a starfish in colour and includes The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark. Incorporated into the design are the inscriptions AUSTRALIAN SEA LIFE II – THE REEF and STARFISH.


Australian Legal Tender: Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2011 year-date on its obverse.

Limited Mintage: The Perth Mint will release no more than 10,000 of these coins.

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity: Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Stunning Illustrated Presentation Packaging: Each coin is housed in a display case with a stunningly illustrated coral reef shipper. When lined up with other shippers in the series, it creates an extended underwater reef scene.

2011 BRISBANE ANDA COIN SPECIAL - CELEBRATE AUSTRALIA - GREAT BARRIER REEF 2011 1OZ SILVER PROOF COIN Perth Mint

A perfect memento of Queensland, this 2011 Celebrate Australia – Great Barrier Reef ANDA Coin Show Special captures the beauty of the reef’s spectacular seascape.

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

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

Stunning Great Barrier Reef Reverse Design

The coin’s reverse depicts a coloured representation of tropical corals in colour. The design includes the green sea turtle, one of six species of protected marine animals that occur in Australian waters. The reverse also incorporates The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

Issued as Australian Legal Tender

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2011 year-date.

Extremely Limited Mintage

No more than 2,500 of the 2011 ANDA Brisbane Coin Show Specials will be released.

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

The coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Presentation Packaging

The coin is housed in a display case and wonderfully illustrated box-shipper featuring the ANDA logo alongside the dates of the Brisbane Show.

The Australasian Numismatic Dealers’ Association (ANDA) is the professional body representing individuals and businesses that deal in coins and banknotes throughout Australasia.

• Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
• Stunning Great Barrier Reef Reverse Design
• Australian Legal Tender
• Extremely Limited Mintage
• ‘P’ Mintmark
• ANDA Coin Show Presentation Packaging
• Numbered Certificate of Authenticity