Perth Mint - 2023 -1 Kilo - Australian Koala
COIN HIGHLIGHTS
Consisting of 1 kilo 9999 Fine Silver
Obverse: The coin portrays the Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II featuring the dates of her reign, face value, and country name
Reverse: The coin features an engraving of one young koala holding onto the back of an older koala as they climb up a branch, as well as the metal weight, purity and year of issue
The koala is a marsupial native to Australia and most often can be found perched on top of a branch in one of Australia's many beautiful ecosystems. A marsupial is a mammal whose newborns are carried around in their mothers' pouch early in life.
The coin incorporates an authentication feature in a micro-laser engraved letter. Detectable under a magnifying glass, it is designed to make the coin significantly more difficult to counterfeit.