Tuesday, December 7, 2010

2011 Australian Silver Koala

The 2011 Australian Koala is beginning to have some similarity with the Kookaburra. The reverse of the coin has the wordings 'AUSTRALIAN KOALA' like the Kookaburra. The obverse, unlike the first 4 issues, has done away with the mint year hence it looks similar to the obverse used on the Kookaburra coins.


Adult and baby koala resting on the fork of a eucalyptus tree


2011 Australian Koala Obverse


2011 Australian Kookaburra Obverse


Unknown limited number of presentation card


Back of card serves as COA as well as coin specification

On 7 June 2011, Perth Mint released its largest Proof Silver Koala of 5 oz at A$431.82. It has a maximum mintage of 5,000 whereby only 300 were made available within Australia.

1/10 oz Coin Specifications:
Diameter - 20.60 mm
Thickness - 2 mm
Weight - 3.315 g
Face Value - 10 cents (Australian Dollar)

Mint Issue Price: A$35.91
Mintage -
1 kg: 75,712
10 oz: 10,051
1 oz: 910,480
1 oz Coin-in-Card: 11,865
1/2 oz: 76,755
1/10 oz:

2010 Australian Silver Koala

The 2010 Koala field design has been changed to frosted version.

Young Koala Eating Gum Leaves


Obverse

Mint Issue Price: A$34.55
Mintage -
1 kg: 30,692
10 oz: 12,928
1 oz: 233,531
1 oz Coin-in-Card: 2,752
1/2 oz: 13,315

2009 Australian Silver Koala

The 2009 Koala seems to be the last of the 'shimmer' background of the Koalas.

Young Koala Sitting on Tree Branch

Obverse

Mint Issue Price: A$34.55
Mintage -
1 kg: 34,947
1o oz: 6,556
1 oz: 336,757
1 oz Coin-in-Card: 6,292
1/2 oz: 15,334

2008 Australian Silver Koala

On the second year of issue, the 2008 Silver Koala produced 3 more denominations as well as gilded version.

Mother and Baby Koala Sitting on Tree Branch

Obverse

Mint Issue Price: A$31.82
Mintages -
1 kg: 13,188
10 oz: 4,367
1 oz: 84,057
1 oz Coin-in-Card: 4,601
1/2 oz: 13,944

2007 Australian Silver Koala

The first Australian 1 oz Silver Koala coin was issued in 2007. It was produced with a unique 'Shimmer' background. Koalas first appeared on platinum coins in 1988.

2007 Australian 1 oz Silver Koala Reverse

2007 Australian 1 oz Silver Koala Obverse

The first issue was minted with only one denomination - 1 troy ounce. The 2007 design is known as 'Cuddly Koala' and striking has ceased on the start of production of the 2008 version.

Fineness: 99.9%
Face Value: A$1
Maximum Diameter: 40.6 mm
Maximum Thickness: 4 mm
Weight: 31.135 g
Coin-In-Card Mintage: 3,060
Mintage: 137,768
Mint Issue Price: A$27.23