Australian Kookaburra

The first Australian Silver Kookaburra was issued in 1990 by Perth Mint of Australia. In the first 2 years of issue, there were only BU and Proof versions of the Kookaburra and it was issued at the size of 1 oz having face value of A$5. Early issues of the Kookaburra coin were housed in square capsules till perhaps 1999. From 1992, the Kookaburra was produced in 1 oz, 2 oz, 10 oz and 1 kg, having face value of A$1, A$2, A$8 and A$30 respectively. However, the 2 oz version ceased production after 2009.

Although Perth Mint has released news on 14 September 2010 that maximum mintage for the 2011 1 oz BU version would be raised from the current 300,000 to 500,000, the mintage of the BU Kookaburra is always a mystery as Perth Mint does not release exact figures.

Coin Specifications for 1 oz:

Diameter - 40.6 mm

Thickness - 4 mm

Weight - 31.635 g

Fineness - 99.9%

Edge - Reeded

Face Value - A$5 (1990 - 1991); A$1 (1992 - present)

Coin Specifications for 2 oz:

Diameter - 53.30 mm

Thickness - 4.5 mm

Weight - 62.770 g

Fineness - 99.9%

Edge - Reeded

Face Value - A$2

Coin Specifications for 10 oz:

Diameter - 75.50 mm

Thickness - 8.70 mm

Weight - 312.347 g

Fineness - 99.9%

Edge - Reeded

Face Value - A$10

Coin Specifications for 1 kg:

Diameter - 101.0 mm

Thickness - 14.60 mm

Weight - 1,002.502 g

Fineness - 99.9%

Edge - Reeded

Face Value - A$30

Different design of the reverse over the years:

Unique for 1990

Unique for 1991

1992 - 1998

1999 - 2009

2010 - present