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Perth Mint coins

Perth Mint is one the oldest operating mint in the world. dating back to 1899. It started as a branch of the Royal Mint in London to refine gold and manufacture gold sovereigns and half sovereigns to be used as currency in the colony. The Mint remained under the jurisdiction of Britain until July 1, 1970, when it became a statutory authority of the Government of Western Australia. It is now owned by Gold Corporation which is wholly-owned by the Government of Western Australia.

Today, their coin designs hold a prominent place as some of the most beautiful in
1 oz  Kookaburra Silver cointhe world.  
 
A  laughing kookaburra, the largest member of the kingfisher species, is synonymous
with the Australian bush.

Kookaburra silver coins are legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965 and bear an effigy of "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II" on one side and the Kookaburra bird with a monetary denomination on the obverse. Beside their investment value, Perth Mint coins make excellent gift items due to their
quality and individual packaging.


Perth Mint offers one of the world's most extensive ranges of bullion coins struck from 99.9% pure silver.
Each coin in the program is issued as official legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, its Government guarantees of quality

Trusted by investors worldwide, Perth Mint silver bullion coins are further characterized by limited mintage and new reverse artistry each year.

Each design incorporates the Mint's traditional 'P' mint mark, a 110 year old symbol embodying its commitment to minting excellence


Perth Mint's coins are one of the most recognizable brand and the coin designs are some of the most beautiful in the world.
There is an increasing pool of collectors worldwide for Perth Mint modern bullion,
and whether you buy them as an investment or for their beauty,
Perth Mint's coins is well known for the highest quality and among the fineness in the world

These coins are distinguished from other precious metal investment coins by:

  • Annual design changes on all sizes.
  • A government guarantee of purity and weight.
  • Official Australian legal tender status.
  • Distinctive Australian designs, so they are easily recognized on the international stage.
  • A superior quality of finish, which incorporates delicate proof-like frosting within the central design area.

 


The Australian Kookaburra silver coins are unique in that they are the world's largest bullion coins and their design changes each year.

This has also created a loyal following of collectors worldwide and the prices of the earlier dates are fetching a high premium


Production mintage for Australia kookaburra bird silver coins:

  • 1 ounce SILVER - 300,000 yearly maximum
  • 2 ounce and 10 ounce - minted according to yearly demand
  • 1 kilo -  minted according to yearly demand


The 2 ounces are limited in mintage and thus, commands a higher premium


This Australian Silver Kookaburra coins comes in sizes from one ounce to one kilo. 

1 Kilo Australian Silver Kookaburra coin
Face value of $30,
weight of 1003.002g,
diameter of 100.60mm and 14.60mm thickness.


10 Ounces Australian Silver Kookaburra coin
Face value of $10,
Weight of 312.347g,
Diameter of 85.60mm and 6.60mm thickness.


2 Ounces Australian Silver Kookaburra coin
Face value of $2,
weight of 62.770g,
diameter of 55.60mm and thickness of 3.60mm


1 Ounce Australian Silver Kookaburra coin
Face value of $1,
weight of 31.635g,
diameter of 45.60mm and of thickness of 2.60 mm


The Perth Mint's Kookaburra bird coin designs are some of the most beautiful in the world. Collectors are growing for this modern bullion and whether you buy them as an investment or for their beauty, the high quality of these modern bullion coins are one of the fineness in the world