This 5 troy ounce silver 2023 Koala coin features proof quality with high relief and has a rose gold gilding. The coin comes in a presentation box along with the certificate of authenticity. The worldwide mintage is limited to 750 pieces.
This 5 troy ounce silver Koala coin is minted by The Perth Mint in 2023 and is the latest issue of the Australian Koala series. The coin contains 155,5 grams of 99,99% pure silver and has the highest achievable quality possible for coins: proof. In addition, the coin features high relief and the mother Koala with her little one are highlighted in a 22-karat rose gold gilding.
In its country of origin, the coin represents a face value of $8. The coin has a diameter of 50.90 mm and a thickness of 11.85 mm. The size, quality, high relief and gilding make this coin a unique item to have for your collection. The coin is accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity and is housed in a presentation box. The worldwide mintage is limited to 750 pieces worldwide.
The obverse of the coin was designed by Ing Ing Jong. The coin shows a koala climbing a tree branch with a baby koala on her back. The koalas are highlighted by the 22-karat rose gold gilding, which is also on the edge of the coin. Also seen on the obverse are the inscriptions IJ - the initials of the coin designer, P - the mint mark of The Perth Mint, 2023 5oz 9999 SILVER - the year of issue, weight and purity of the coin, KOALA - the name of the coin.
The reverse of the 5 troy ounce silver Koala coin was designed by Jody Clark and shows the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial design. The coin shows the image of Queen Elizabeth II along with the inscriptions - the initials of the coin designer, ELIZABETH II - the Queen's name, 1952 - 2022 - the dates of Her Majesty 's reign, AUSTRALIA - the country of issue and 8 DOLLARS - the face value of the coin in the country of issue.