1 oz Silver Coin - 2021 Australian Quokka - Perth Mint

Quokka Coin

The quokka is a Western Australian icon that is strongly associated with Rottnest Island near Perth. The idyllic holiday location is home to thousands of quokkas which, in the age of social media, have become the subjects of must-have ‘selfies’. Small, wallaby-like creatures that are not intimidated by humans, they have a cute and smiley appearance.

Struck from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver, this coin’s reverse portrays a quokka and its joey in a natural setting comprising representations of Rottnest Island daisies, butterflies and a bobtail lizard. Included in the design is the inscription ‘QUOKKA’ and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark. 

Depicting the Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse, the coin is Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.

Authentic Feature

This coin includes an authentication feature on the reverse in the form of a micro-laser engraved letter. Detectable under a magnifying glass, it is designed to make it significantly more difficult for the coin to be counterfeited.

Presentation & Mintage

Each Australian Quokka 2021 1oz Silver Bullion Coin is presented in a protective acrylic capsule & comes with an individual coin gift bag.

The coin has a maximum mintage of 30,000.

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