2012 Australian Koala 1oz Gilded Silver Coin
The 2012 Gilded Edition of the popular Australian Koala Silver Coin Series depicts a charming new interpretation of Australia's favourite tree-dwelling marsupials.
Australian koala
The koala is an internationally recognised symbol of Australia. An arboreal marsupial, it spends most of its time in the trees. It feeds on the foliage of the eucalypt at night. The koala is one of the few mammals, other than primates, that has fingerprints very similar to that of a human.
Iconic koala design
The reverse design depicts a cuddly adult koala gilded in 24-carat gold, resting on the branch of a eucalyptus tree. The inscription AUSTRALIAN KOALA, the weight and fineness, and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark also feature as part of the design.
The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in specimen quality.
| Country of Issue | Australia |
|---|---|
| Year of Issue | 2012 |
| Denomination | $1.00 |
| Weight (g) | 31.1 |
| Mintage | 10,000 |
| Metal | Silver |
| Metal Purity (%) | 99.99 |
| Finish | Gilded |
| Diameter (mm) | 32.60 |
| Issued By | Perth Mint |
***Outer box may have some minor imperfections***