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Updated on 04/12/2024

1oz. Australian Koala Silver
Bullion Coin

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2007 - Present

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The renowned Perth Mint in Australia produces the Australian Koala silver bullion coins, which were introduced in 2007.

The Australian Koala silver bullion coin is struck from 99.99% pure silver. Every year, the Perth Mint creates a new endearing design of Australia’s most beloved marsupial for the coin.

The proof-like finish and limited mintage can increase its premium in off-years. Buying the coin in its current year of production is the best way to get the 1-oz Australian Koala silver bullion coin closest to its spot silver price.

Further down this page, you'll find a list of reputable bullion dealers who sell the silver koala bullion coin.

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Design of the 1oz. Australian Koala
Silver Bullion Coin

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Obverse

From 2007 to 2010, the obverse side of the Australian Koala silver bullion coin included the "Year of Issue."

Then, in 2011, the Perth Mint removed the date from the obverse side and began to inscribe the coins' "Year of Issue" on the reverse side of the silver bullion coin.

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The 2023 Australian Koala Silver bullion coin portrays the profile of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Jody Clark.  In the design, the Queen is wearing the Royal Diadem crown, earrings, and the Victorian coronation necklace.

Inscriptions:

• ELIZABETH II
• AUSTRALIA
• •  1 DOLLARS  •
  
• JC - designer's initials on the Queen's shoulder.

Obverse side photo provided courtesy of The Perth Mint

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Reverse

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The reverse side of the 2023 Australian Koala Silver bullion coin shows a koala climbing a tree with a dependent young ‘joey’ clinging to its back, designed by Ing Ing Jong.

Inscriptions:

• KOALA
• 2023 (Year of Issue)
• 1oz
• P - mint mark of the Perth Mint
• IJ - initials for the designer of the reverse side
  
• P - micro-laser-engraved security feature - found near the end of the top leaf 
  

The edge on the silver bullion coin is reeded.

Note:  The Micro-Laser-Engraved security "letter" is an authentication feature that is hard to see with the naked eye but easier to detect under a magnifying glass. The micro-engraved "letter" is designed to make the bullion coin more difficult to counterfeit.

Reverse side photo provided courtesy of The Perth Mint

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1oz. Australian Koala Silver
Bullion Coin Information:

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Introduction:..........2007

IRA Approved:........Yes

Coin Grade:............Uncirculated

Face Value:............$1 AUD

Silver Content:.......1 Troy oz.

Total Weight:.........31.10 grams

Purity:...................99.90% / .999 (2007 - 2017)

Purity:...................99.99% / .9999 (2018 - Present)

Diameter:..............40.60 mm

Thickness:.............2.98 mm

Mint Mark:.............Yes ("P" = Perth Mint)

Designer:..............Ian Rank-Broadley (obverse) (2008 - 2018)

Designer:..............Jody Clark (obverse) (2019 - Present)

Edge:....................Reeded

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1oz. Australian Koala Silver
Bullion Coin - Mintage Figures

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Year....Mintage

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2007....137,768

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2008....84,057

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2009....336,757

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2010....233,531

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2011....910,480

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2012....388,046

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2013....477,209

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2014....334,884

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2015....450,899

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2016....300,000

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2017....300,000

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2018....166,434

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2019....149,810

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2020....222,450

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2021....176,334

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2022....TBA (to be announced)

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2023....TBA (to be announced)

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We are awaiting new mintage figures from the Perth Mint...Mintage figures were last updated on 03/09/23

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