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The Kookaburra is a bird from Australia famous for its unforgettable “laugh”, a loud cackle that marks its territory. To celebrate one of the most iconic Australian animals, the Perth Mint added the Kookaburra Series, a line of annual Kookaburra silver coins to their growing collection of Australian-themed bullion. The Kookaburra series officially began its production and commercial release in 1990. At first, the coins were minted in 0.999 fine silver, but in 2018, the purity of the coins was upgraded and ever since the Kookaburra series have all been minted in 0.9999 fine silver.
The silver Kookaburras come in four different weights. There exists the standard 1 oz coins, which are the most popular version, 2 oz coins, 10 oz coins, and 1 kg coins for purchase. The maximum mintage of the 1 oz Kookaburra silver coins is capped. Originally, the maximum mintage was capped at 300,000, but the limit was raised to 500,000 in 2011, due to demand. Apart from the 1 oz Kookaburra coins, the other coin sizes have unlimited mintage based on demand. Production of the coins would continue through its release year but would cease once the next year’s Kookaburras are ready to hit the retail market.
The obverse of all the coins in the Kookaburra series produced from 1990 - 2023 features an effigy of Queen Elizabeth. From 1990 - 1998, the third portrait of Queen Elizabeth II designed by sculptor Raphael Maklouf was printed on the obverse. It features Queen Elizabeth II with the royal diadem, the crown she first wore to the State Opening of Parliament in 1952. From 1999 - 2018, the obverse of the Kookaburra Series was changed to feature the fourth effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. This portrait introduced greater realism as the sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley didn’t want to mask who she was, noting that she was the Head of the State and there was no need to flatter her as she was an old woman with poise and bearing. A sixth effigy of the Queen appeared on the obverse of the Kookaburra coins beginning in 2019. It was designed and created by Jody Clark, the first artist to use computer graphics to complete the portrait. The last effigy of Queen Elizabeth II was featured on Australian coins until 2023. After her passing in 2022, King Charles III ascended the throne and in 2024, his portrait began appearing on the obverse of the Silver Kookaburra series, replacing Queen Elizabeth II. Although the obverse of the coins is relatively standard, the reverse of Kookaburra coins is ever-changing. Every year, The Perth Mint comes out with a new design, giving this coin series an immense collector’s value.
See some examples of Kookaburra coins we have in stock below!
This 1kg Australian Kookaburra coin features the reverse Kookaburra design from 2023. Minted in 99.99% silver, this silver coin is Australian legal tender with a face value of $30, although most investors would never use it as a coin. The silver contained in the coin far exceeds the value of the coin as legal tender. As with all Kookaburra coins over 1 oz in size, these coins were subjected to unlimited mintage in 2023 but ceased production when the 2024 Kookaburra design was released commercially. See it here.
This 2020 1 oz Silver Australian Kookaburra was designed to celebrate the series' 30th anniversary. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the longest-running series at The Perth Mint, instead of the usual portrait of Queen Elizabeth, the obverse of this coin paid homage to the reverse design on the 1990 Silver Kookaburra, the coin that started the entire series. The reverse features a brand new 2020 Kookaburra design, with a Kookaburra perched on a rooftop soaking in the rays of the sun in the background. See it here.
The Kookaburra is a bird from Australia famous for its unforgettable “laugh”, a loud cackle that marks its territory. To celebrate one of the most iconic Australian animals, the Perth Mint added the Kookaburra Series, a line of annual Kookaburra silver coins to their growing collection of Australian-themed bullion. The Kookaburra series officially began its production and commercial release in 1990. At first, the coins were minted in 0.999 fine silver, but in 2018, the purity of the coins was upgraded and ever since the Kookaburra series have all been minted in 0.9999 fine silver.
The silver Kookaburras come in four different weights. There exists the standard 1 oz coins, which are the most popular version, 2 oz coins, 10 oz coins, and 1 kg coins for purchase. The maximum mintage of the 1 oz Kookaburra silver coins is capped. Originally, the maximum mintage was capped at 300,000, but the limit was raised to 500,000 in 2011, due to demand. Apart from the 1 oz Kookaburra coins, the other coin sizes have unlimited mintage based on demand. Production of the coins would continue through its release year but would cease once the next year’s Kookaburras are ready to hit the retail market.
The obverse of all the coins in the Kookaburra series produced from 1990 - 2023 features an effigy of Queen Elizabeth. From 1990 - 1998, the third portrait of Queen Elizabeth II designed by sculptor Raphael Maklouf was printed on the obverse. It features Queen Elizabeth II with the royal diadem, the crown she first wore to the State Opening of Parliament in 1952. From 1999 - 2018, the obverse of the Kookaburra Series was changed to feature the fourth effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. This portrait introduced greater realism as the sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley didn’t want to mask who she was, noting that she was the Head of the State and there was no need to flatter her as she was an old woman with poise and bearing. A sixth effigy of the Queen appeared on the obverse of the Kookaburra coins beginning in 2019. It was designed and created by Jody Clark, the first artist to use computer graphics to complete the portrait. The last effigy of Queen Elizabeth II was featured on Australian coins until 2023. After her passing in 2022, King Charles III ascended the throne and in 2024, his portrait began appearing on the obverse of the Silver Kookaburra series, replacing Queen Elizabeth II. Although the obverse of the coins is relatively standard, the reverse of Kookaburra coins is ever-changing. Every year, The Perth Mint comes out with a new design, giving this coin series an immense collector’s value.
See some examples of Kookaburra coins we have in stock below!
This 1kg Australian Kookaburra coin features the reverse Kookaburra design from 2023. Minted in 99.99% silver, this silver coin is Australian legal tender with a face value of $30, although most investors would never use it as a coin. The silver contained in the coin far exceeds the value of the coin as legal tender. As with all Kookaburra coins over 1 oz in size, these coins were subjected to unlimited mintage in 2023 but ceased production when the 2024 Kookaburra design was released commercially. See it here.
This 2020 1 oz Silver Australian Kookaburra was designed to celebrate the series' 30th anniversary. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the longest-running series at The Perth Mint, instead of the usual portrait of Queen Elizabeth, the obverse of this coin paid homage to the reverse design on the 1990 Silver Kookaburra, the coin that started the entire series. The reverse features a brand new 2020 Kookaburra design, with a Kookaburra perched on a rooftop soaking in the rays of the sun in the background. See it here.
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