5 troy ounce gold coin Kookaburra proof 2022

5 troy ounce gold coin kookaburra proof 2022

The Kookaburra series is an annual series with beautiful coins depicting a Kookaburra. This series of coins is minted by the Perth Mint. The Kookaburra is also called the laughing bird, the name laughing bird refers to the call of this bird that is very similar to the human laugh.

Golden opportunity

This rare, uniquely sized gold coin depicts a Kookaburra in an ornamental garden with a birdbath and agapanthus (African lily), these flowers are very popular in Australian parks and gardens. 

The coin contains 155.52 grams of 99.99% fine gold and has a proof quality with high relief. The quality proof is the highest quality, various techniques have been applied to these coins that improve the quality of the coin. Think of polished coin plates and stamps, creating a great contrast between relief and background. Proof coins are therefore minted one by one, packed in capsules and only handled with gloves. They are extremely vulnerable.

The obverse of the coin was designed by Natasha Mühl and the reverse, the Queen Elizabeth II design, by Jody Clark. The coin has a diameter of 40.90 mm and a thickness of 9.92 mm. The coin is issued in Australia and has a face value of 500 Australian dollars. This 5 troy ounce gold Kookaburra coin comes in a presentation box along with the Certificate of Authenticity and has a worldwide mintage of 50 pieces.