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
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