One of the most sought-after coin products from the Perth Mint is the Australian Kookaburra Silver Coin. First issued in 1990, it throws a spotlight on the continents famous, gorgeous native species. With different images of Kookaburras featured on the reverse each year, these coins are a fan favorite amongst investors and collectors. Right now, you can buy 2012 Australian Kookaburra 1 oz Silver Coins online at Provident Metals.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives with an individual protective capsule!
• 23rd offering in the Australian Kookaburra Silver Series!
• Contains 1 Troy oz .999 pure silver.
• Bears a face value of $1 (AUD) fully backed by the Australian government.
• The obverse features a right-profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
• On the reverse is a new Kookaburra design.

Australia is a continent that is known for its wide array of strange animals and critters. There is nowhere you can go in Australia where you can hide from its exotic fauna. The koala is one of the most famous of these animals that have given Australia its distinct personality from other nations. Often depicted as exotic birds, the Kookaburra is actually a common species found all over the Australian landscape. The 2012 Australian Kookaburra 1 oz Silver Coin honors these gorgeous creatures with a glorious image that separates it from all other releases in the iconic series.

Obverse

For the obverse field of the Australian Kookaburra Silver Coin, an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II is featured. This image was crafted by the brilliant mind of Ian Rank-Broadley, a famed sculptor who portrayed her in a right-profile view. She is depicted as a more mature leader of England. This image is referred to as the Fourth Portrait.

Reverse

For the reverse of the Australian Kookaburra 1 oz Silver Coin, you will find the imagery of a Kookaburra. It is featured on top of a sturdy branch as it looks off to the side. The viewer gets a full frontal view of the magnificent bird with its strong beak and smooth coat of feathers. The detail of its engraving is exquisite and what makes the coin stand out from other silver bullion products.

Ordering

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