2023 Australia 1 Kilo Silver Koala BU - SKU#270835

Additionally, the koala is one of Australia's most popular animals, accounting for the exceptional success of the Australian Koala series that began in 2007.

Coin Highlights: 

• Contains 1 kilo (32.15 oz) of .9999 fine Silver.
• Each coin comes in a protective plastic capsule.
• Eligible for Precious Metals IRAs.
• Obverse: Jody Clark likeness of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, her years of reign: 1952-2022, and the monetary denomination.
• Reverse: Portrays a mother koala clutching onto the bough of a tree amid clusters of aromatic eucalyptus leaves with her baby comfortably nestled into the top of her back. The inscription Australian Koala, The Perth Mint's traditional P mint mark, the 2023 year-date, and the weight and purity are also included in the design.
• Sovereign coin backed by the Australian government.

Handle your Silver with care by adding these white cotton gloves to your order.

Koalas are loved around the world, and now you can bring home your very own Silver Koala. Add this 2023-P 1 kilo Silver Koala to your cart today!

Silver Koala Coin Series
Beginning in 2007, The Perth Mint introduced the Silver Koala series in both Gold and Silver. Each year features a different design of this animal that is so strongly 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 series. The Koala, along with the Kookaburra, Lunar series and Kangaroo form what has continued to be a robust line of high-quality bullion products from The Perth Mint of Australia.

Koalas
When early European settlers first encountered koalas in Australia, they thought the tree-climbing animals were monkeys or bears. Even though they're still referred to by some as koala bears, they're actually marsupials like kangaroos and wombats. Koalas have special physical characteristics that complement their tree-dwelling lifestyle. They're able to grip 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 seat so they can sit comfortably on branches for hours. Unique to Australia, these animals are a perfect theme for an iconic coin series.

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 and collectible products. Along with the kookaburra, some of The Perth Mint's most well-known coin programs include the Gold Kangaroo and Silver Kangaroo, Koala, Gold Lunar and Silver Lunar, and Gold Swan and Silver Swan programs along with a wide variety of specialty bullion releases.