Australian Kookaburra Silver Dollar Bullion Coin

When introduced in 1990, the 300,000 issue limit of the Australian Silver Kookaburras was oversubscribed by more than five times, and supplies ran out on the first day of issue. The Australian Silver Kookaburra is the only major silver bullion coin which changes its exact design every year, making it also more attractive to collectors, although the kookaburra theme remains the same. The Silver Australian Kookaburra was the last of the three bullion coins introduced by the Perth Mint. It followed both the Gold Nugget and Platinum Koala. The 1-Kilo version of the Kookaburra is the largest government-issued silver bullion coin in the world.

The Australian Silver Kookaburra is one of the world’s most beautiful silver coins. Legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the Silver Kookaburra is distinguished as a major silver legal tender coin to annually change design. These coins have a superior quality finish which incorporates delicate, proof-like frosting within the central design. The reverse features Australia’s unique kookaburra. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and a monetary denomination are shown on the obverse.

Kookaburras are the world’s largest Kingfisher, with a body length of up to ½ meter. They are also known as “laughing jackasses” due to their chattering calls. They form community groups within Eastern and Southern Australia, marking and defending their territory both with their calls and with force, if necessary.

Australian Silver Kookaburra Bullion Coin

Designer: Ian Rank Broadley (obverse), Reverse changes yearly

Coin Size Face Value Purity Gross Weight Diameter Thickness 1-Kg $30 (Aus) 99.9% 1,002.502g 101.00mm 14.60mm 10-oz. $10 (Aus) 99.9% 312.347g 75.50mm 8.70mm 2-oz. $2 (Aus) 99.9% 62.770g 53.30mm 4.50mm 1-oz. $1 (Aus) 99.9% 31.635g 40.60mm 4.00mm

Dates: 1990-present (1-oz.); 1992-present (2- and 10-oz. and 1-Kilo); 2002-present (1/2-oz.)

Mint: Perth

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