The Australian Koala Silver Bullion Coin, produced by the Perth Mint, has been a sought-after collectible and investment item since its debut in 2007. This coin, made of 99.9% pure silver, appeals to both investors looking to diversify their portfolios and collectors drawn to its unique annual designs featuring koalas.
Australian Koala Silver Bullion Coin Overview
Typically, the Perth Mint has offered the Australian Koala Silver Coins in four primary sizes: 1 kilogram, 10 ounces, 1 ounce, and 1/2 ounce. These coins have face values of AU$30, AU$10, AU$1, and AU$0.50, respectively. In 2011, the Perth Mint introduced a fifth option: a 1/10 ounce coin with a face value of 10 cents.
Mintage figures for these coins fluctuate yearly, much like other global bullion coins. Below are the official mintage numbers provided by the Perth Mint:
| YEAR | DESCRIPTION | MINTAGE |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1oz Bullion Silver Koala Coin | 137,768 |
| 2008 | 1kg Bullion Silver Koala Coin | 13,188 |
| 2008 | 10oz Bullion Silver Koala Coin | 4,367 |
| 2008 | 1oz Bullion Silver Koala Coin | 84,057 |
| 2008 | 1/2oz Bullion Silver Koala Coin | 13,944 |
| 2009 | 1kg Bullion Silver Koala Coin | 34,947 |
| 2009 | 10oz Bullion Silver Koala Coin | 6,556 |
| 2009 | 1oz Bullion Silver Koala Coin | 336,757 |
| 2009 | 1/2oz Bullion Silver Koala Coin | 15,334 |
Since the coin’s introduction, the Perth Mint has updated its reverse design every year. Here is a brief description of each year’s design:
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- 2007 Koala: The reverse features a koala clinging to a gum tree branch, with a special shimmering background.
- 2008 Koala: This year’s design shows an adult koala sitting on a branch with its young clinging to its back, again with the shimmering background.
- 2009 Koala: A young koala is depicted on the reverse with the shimmering background.
- 2010 Koala: The reverse features a delicate frost effect with a young koala eating gum leaves.
- 2011 Koala: The design showcases an adult koala resting in the fork of a eucalyptus tree, with its joey clinging to one of the branches.
All of these coins are recognized as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act of 1965. However, their true worth is primarily determined by their silver content or their value as collector’s items.