2012 1 oz Silver Kookaburra | Australian Perth Mint

We are proud to offer our silver bullion customers the highly anticipated and uncirculated 2012 One-Ounce Silver Kookaburra coin, minted by the world renowned Australian Perth Mint. This coin contains 1 Troy ounce of 99.99% pure silver, and with a limited release capped at only 500,000 strikes, the 2012 Kookaburra silver coins are sure to be as highly prized as the silver “Kooks” that came before them. The Australian Perth Mint has struck a new release of the famed Kookaburra silver coin each year since 1990 with a highly-anticipated new design annually. The design, quality, and purity of this coin series keeps collectors around the world clamoring for its release every year, making the Kookaburra the flagship coin series of the Perth Mint. Because of its collectibility, investors can rest assured that the 2012 Australian Perth Mint Kookaburra will be very likely to retain its value with time, making it a wise investment in the future and a unique way to diversify any investment portfolio.

The 2012 silver kookaburras have been expertly crafted at the Australian Perth Mint by some of the finest artisans in the world. The obverse or front of the coin boasts a highly-anticipated new depiction of the kookaburra bird each year. In the handsome new design of the 2012 edition, the elusive kookaburra can be seen perched on the branch of a Eucalyptus tree, surrounded on either side by its leaves. The Australian kookaburra, seldom seen but often heard, has one of the most unique songs in the world, sounding very much like a human laugh. Its famous laugh is often featured in poetry and folk songs from Australia. Therefore, featuring the lovable kookaburra on this coin series may have contributed to its astonishing collectibility through the years. The coin is also clearly dated and labeled 1 oz 999 SILVER. The reverse side of the coin has always born the famous image of Queen Elizabeth II, the constitutional monarch of many nations including Australia and England. Elizabeth II has reigned an astonishing 60 years, the second-longest reign in England’s history making her a historical figure by any account. Her image is set in proof finish and was exquisitely sculpted by famed artist, Ian Rank-Broadley. It is interesting to note that 2012 is the year Elizabeth celebrated her diamond birthday with a Diamond Jubilee held in her honor. This may be noteworthy for collectors of the 2012 Silver Kookaburro. Each 2012 Silver Kookaburro coin has one troy ounce of .999 pure silver and measures 40.6 millimeters in diameter and 4 millimeters in thickness.