The Australian Silver Kookaburra series was introduced by the Perth Mint in 1990 and quickly became a favorite among bullion buyers around the world. Each release features a new image of the well-known kookaburra, giving the series a fresh look every year. Struck in .9999 pure silver as of 2018 and issued in a standard weight of one troy ounce, these coins offer dependable silver content along with changing annual designs. Right now, the 1999 Australian Kookaburra 1 oz Silver Coin is available at Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Arrives inside a plastic capsule!
• 10th release of Silver Kookaburra Coins!
• Total mintage of 109,364 coins!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Bears a face value of $1 (AUD) backed by the federal government of Australia.
• Obverse depicts Queen Elizabeth II.
• Reverse includes a depiction of two kookaburras on a branch.

Each 1999 Australian Kookaburra 1 oz Silver Coin is delivered in a protective plastic capsule. In 1999, the Perth Mint set a maximum mintage of 300,000 coins for the 1 oz Silver Kookaburra. Final sales reached 109,364 coins. While this total was slightly higher than the previous year, it remained well below the mintages seen during much of the early to mid-1990s.

Obverse

The obverse of the 1999 Australian Kookaburra Silver Coin features the fourth-generation effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley. Introduced in 1998, this right-profile portrait shows Her Majesty wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara. Standard inscriptions surrounding the portrait note the issuing country and the coins face value. The inscriptions here include ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and 1 DOLLAR.

Reverse

On the reverse of the 1999 Kookaburra 1 oz Silver Coin, two kookaburras are shown perched together on a tree branch. This design differs from earlier single-bird images by highlighting a pair in a natural setting. The fine detail in the feathers and branch adds texture while keeping the overall layout balanced and clear. Inscriptions here include THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA, 1 OZ., 999 SILVER, and 1999.

History

The 1999 coin marks the tenth issue in the Silver Kookaburra series. Reaching ten consecutive annual releases showed the steady interest in the program. This one-ounce silver coin continued the tradition of quality production while presenting a new design that reflects Australias native wildlife.

Ordering

If you have any questions about 1 oz silver coins, Provident Metals customer service is available at 1-800-313-3315. You can also reach us through our web chat or by email for further assistance.