The Perth Mint introduced the Australian Silver Kookaburra coin series in 1990, and it has since earned a strong reputation among both collectors and investors. The series is well known for its changing reverse artwork, offering a fresh depiction of the kookaburra each year. This annual design update adds variety and collectibility while still providing the dependable silver content buyers look for in bullion coins. Starting in 2018, the Perth Mint struck these coins in .9999 pure silver, with the standard issue weighing one troy ounce. Limited mintages and fine detail continue to make this series one of Australias most popular silver releases. Right now, 2002 Australian Kookaburra 2 oz Silver Coins are available online at Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Coins arrive in plastic capsules!
• 13th coin in the Silver Kookaburra Series!
• Declared mintage of only 15,696 coins!
• Contains 2 troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Issued a face value of $2 (AUD) by Australia.
• Queen Elizabeth II is on the obverse.
• A kookaburra is depicted in flight above the Australian continent.

These 2002 Australian Kookaburra 2 oz Silver Coins are available in individual capsules for safe handling and storage. The 2002 mintage total was much lower than the figures from the previous years. Production dropped from 23,827 coins in 2000 down to only 15,696 coins in 2002.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2002 Australian Kookaburra Silver Coin displays the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. This fourth-generation portrait was introduced in 1998 and shows Her Majesty in right-profile relief. The Queen is shown wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, a common feature on many modern coins of the Commonwealth. The inscriptions include ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and 2 DOLLARS.

Reverse

The reverse side of the 2002 Kookaburra 2 oz Silver Coin features a design that blends national symbolism with wildlife imagery. Shown in the center is a kookaburra flying through the air with its wings spread wide. In the background is the outline of the Australian continent, presented with a clean finish that makes it stand out clearly against the textured field behind it. Inscriptions read AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA, 2002, 2 OZ, and .999 SILVER.

History

The 2002 release helped continue the steady growth of the Kookaburra program by offering another original design to add to the series. As the thirteenth coin in the collection, it kept the same trusted standards of silver purity while also delivering a new artistic theme. With a two-ounce weight and a limited declared mintage, this coin remains popular among those looking to complete annual sets and among silver buyers who appreciate bullion issues with added collectible interest.

Ordering

Provident Metals’ customer service is available to help you buy silver online at 1-800-313-3315. Our team is also available to assist you through web chat and email.