1 troy ounce silver Kookaburra coin 2020

The silver 1 troy ounce Kookaburra coin was minted in 2020 by the Perth Mint in Australia. Struck in 99.99% pure silver, it weighs 31.1 grams. This coin holds special significance as it commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Kookaburra coin. With its annually changing design, this coin is a cherished collectible among numismatists.

Design 1 troy ounce silver Kookaburra coin 2020

The obverse of the coin features a Kookaburra, the largest species of kingfisher in the world and native to Australia. The bird also symbolizes the Australian outback. The distinctive call of the Kookaburra is one of the most characteristic sounds in the bird kingdom, resembling human laughter.

Silver coins featuring an image of the Kookaburra have been issued by the Perth Mint since 1990. The 2020 release depicts the Kookaburra perched on a roof with a rising sun in the background. The edge of the coin bears the inscription '30th ANNIVERSARY', with 'AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA' at the top and '1 oz 9999 silver' in smaller lettering along the side.

Attention to the 30-year anniversary is also evident on the reverse side. The design of the 1990 Kookaburra is featured, with Queen Elizabeth II depicted above in a smaller size. The years 1990 and 2020 are prominently displayed. The edge of the coin shows the nominal value of 1 Australian Dollar and the text 'ELIZABETH II - AUSTRALIA'.