One of Australias most admired silver coin collections is the Silver Kookaburra series. Made by the Perth Mint, this program has been around for decades and is known for introducing a new reverse design every year. First issued in 1990, it helped shape how future Perth Mint coin programs were developed. Today, 1990 Australian Kookaburra 1 oz Silver Coins are available from Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Comes with an individual plastic flip!
• 1st year of issue for the 1 oz Silver Kookaburra!
• Total mintage of 300,000 coins!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• The face value of $5 (AUD) is fully backed by the Australian government.
• On the obverse is Queen Elizabeth II.
• The reverse features a kookaburra on the stump of a tree.

Each 1990 Australian Kookaburra 1 oz Silver Coin offered here arrives in a protective plastic flip. During the first year of production, only this 1 oz version was available, with a total mintage of 300,000 coins. The Perth Mint sold out the entire mintage that same year. Interestingly, 1991 was the only other year in the series that featured just a single 1 oz silver coin.

Obverse

On the obverse of the 1990 Australian Kookaburra Silver Coin, youll find the third-generation effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. This portrait, designed by Raphael Maklouf in 1985, presents Her Majesty in right-profile relief wearing the George IV State Diadem. This particular design was the shortest-lived of all her effigies. The inscriptions here include ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and 5 DOLLARS.

Reverse

The reverse of the 1990 Kookaburra 1 oz Silver Coin displays the very first design of the series. Created by Stuart Devlin, it depicts a kookaburra sitting on a tree stump in right-profile relief, marking the start of this beloved series. Inscriptions here include THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA, 1990, and 1 OZ 999 SILVER.

History

The Perth Mint introduced the Australian Silver Kookaburra series in 1990, beginning what would grow into one of the most popular silver bullion coin programs worldwide. Each years release has a unique kookaburra design, giving collectors something new to look forward to annually.

Ordering

Please contact Provident Metals if you have any questions. Our team is available to assist you at 1-800-313-3315, online using our web chat, and via our email address.