Australian Silver Kookaburra – A Unique Silver Aussie Coin
by Christina Goldman
The Australian Silver Kookaburra should delight both the
coin collector and numismatist alike. Collectors who regard
birds as their theme specialty will be charmed to see that
this silver coin carries the image of the aboriginal
Australian bird kookaburra sculptured in relief.
This bird is a land-based member of kingfisher family which
is classified under the genus Dacelo. This large kingfisher
is most peculiar for its loud bird call akin to good-natured
human laughter. This pleasant disposition of the bird plus
the fact that it is found only in Australia are perhaps the
main reasons why the Perth Mint in Australia decided to
honor the Kookaburra in a silver coin.
The Australian Silver Kookaburra first came out of the Perth
Mint at Western Australia in 1990. An introduction which
many numismatists must have already taken careful note of as
this coin is already nearing its 20th year continuous
mintage. The Kookaburra is minted in four sizes with its
32.5 oz. (1-kilo) version consider as one of the largest
government-issued silver bullion coins in the world. This
coin, which also comes in sizes of 10 oz., 2 oz. and 1 oz.,
is legal tender, with the 1-kilo size having a face value of
30 Australian dollars.
The Australian Silver Kookaburra has 32.151 troy ounces of
silver of 99.99% purity, making it a prized addition to coin
collections. Characteristic of Australian bullion coins, the
image of Queen Elizabeth graces the head of the Silver
Kookaburra. The design of the Kookaburra featured on the
reverse side changes every year of minting, a subtle theme
variation that should whet the interest of many coin
collectors. The 2007 Silver Kookaburra, for instance, has
already won the affection of many avid numismatists.
This one features the amiable kookaburra hovering over a
twig half-sunken in water, one artistic rendering that
should enhance the coins value year after year.
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