Koalas are iconic marsupials that make their home in the eucalyptus forests of eastern and southern Australia. Known for their specialized diets, koalas rely almost entirely on eucalyptus leaves. They have a unique digestive system that allows them to safely process these otherwise toxic leaves, extracting the nutrients they need for survival. Today, certified-perfect 2014 Proof Australian Koala 5 oz Gold Coins are available from Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Ships with a protective plastic slab!
• 2014 design from the Australian Koala Series!
• First-ever 5 oz Proof Gold Koala coin!
• Limited mintage of only 99 coins!
• Limited availability of certified coins!
• Contains 5 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• $500 (AUD) face value backed by the Australian government.
• Graded PF70 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• Obverse displays Queen Elizabeth II.
• Reverse shows a koala among eucalyptus leaves.

Each 2014 Proof Australian Koala 5 oz Gold Coin here is graded PF70 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation. Coins graded PF70 are certified as perfect, with a flawless luster and no visible imperfections even under magnification. The proof strike offers a high-relief design, giving depth to each detail.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2014 Proof Australian Koala Gold Coin features Queen Elizabeth II in a right-profile portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley, created in 1998. This widely recognized design depicts Her Majesty with the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, a symbol of her long-standing reign. The inscriptions read ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and 500 DOLLARS.

Reverse

On the reverse of the 2014 Proof Koala 5 oz Gold Coin, youll find a close-up image of a koala looking through eucalyptus leaves. Though koalas appear gentle, they are solitary animals with strong territorial instincts and complex social structures in the wild. Inscriptions here read AUSTRALIAN KOALA, 2014, and 5 OZ 9999 GOLD.

History

As a species, koalas face increasing challenges to their survival. Following the 2019-2020 bushfires, which devastated much of their natural habitat, efforts to protect koalas have become more critical. Habitat loss due to urban growth, disease, and climate change all affect koala populations and the nutritional content of eucalyptus leaves they depend on.

Ordering

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