1 oz Silver Coin - 2022 Koalas - Perth Mint

Koalas

Early European settlers initially confused these new, tree-climbing animals with monkeys or bears, which is why some people still refer to the creatures as Koala bears. However, Koalas are actually marsupials like kangaroos and wombats. These cuddly marsupials have special physical characteristics that help their tree-dwelling lifestyle. Koalas are able to grab branches and pick eucalyptus leaves with their two opposable digits and their tough skin and sharp claws provide traction in climbing. They even have extra thick fur on their bottoms so that they can comfortably sit on branches for hours at a time! Unique to Australia, these animals are a perfect theme for an iconic coin series.

Silver Koala Coin Series

Australia's Perth Mint introduced the Gold and Silver Koala series in 2007. Each year has featured a unique design of this animal that is associated with Australia. Australian Silver Koala coins are produced in both 1 oz Silver and 1 kilogram size, with the mintage of the 1 oz size capped at just 300,000 coins. This makes the Australian Silver Koala one of the most collectible bullion coin series. The Koala, along with the Kookaburra, Lunar Series, and Kangaroo form what has continued to be a world renowned line of high quality bullion products from the Perth Mint.

• Obverse: Artist Jody Clark's depiction of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination.

• Reverse: Displays a sleeping koala a tree branch among clusters of aromatic eucalyptus leaves. Additionally, the inscription "Australian Koala", The Perth Mint's traditional "P" mint mark, the 2022 year-date, and the weight & purity are included in the design, as well.
  

The Perth Mint

The Perth Mint is Australia's oldest operating mint and throughout its rich history, the name has become synonymous with some of the highest standard of bullion & collectible products. Along with the Kookaburra, some of The Perth Mint's most well known coin programs include the Gold Kangaroo & Silver Kangaroo, Koala, Gold Lunar & Silver Lunar and Gold Swan & Silver Swan programs along with a wide variety of Specialty Bullion releases.
 
Authentication feature

For additional peace of mind, the coin incorporates an authentication feature 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 2022 1oz Silver Bullion Coin is presented in a protective acrylic capsule. Each product comes with its own individual bullion bag.

No more than 300,000 of these coins will be released. Production will cease when the mintage is fully sold or at the end of 2022, after which The Perth Mint will ‘declare’ the total number made.

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