Australian Koala 2010 Gilded Silver 1oz Coin
Australian Koala 2010 Gilded Silver 1oz Coin - Click to Enlarge
General Coin Information
For the third year in a row, the Perth Mint of Australia is offering a gilded version of its beloved silver Koala series. This year's edition, the 2010 Australian Koala Silver Coin Series 1oz Gilded Coin, continues the tradition of an exquisitely crafted coin honoring one of Australia's famous marsupials.
The series itself started in 2007, but it was not until the next year when the Perth started offering a gilded option.
Each of these coins will ship in a black display case with a blue lid and be accompanied by an illustrated shipper box. Also included will be a numbered certificate of authenticity indicating the limited mintage of only 10,000.
The Perth takes great care in creating this timeless piece and utilizes state of the art technology to apply the 24-carat gilding.
If available, this coin may be purchased online from the following Perth Mint page:
Australian 2010 Gilded Silver Koala Coin
Update: A newer version of this coin has been struck by the Perth Mint with details available on the 2011 Gilded Koala Coin page.
Obverse Design
A portrait of Queen Elizabeth II is shown on the obverse and was designed by Ian-Rank Broadley. Also included are the inscriptions "Queen Elizabeth II", "Australia" and "1 Dollar".
Reverse Design
A young koala standing on a branch eating its preferred food, eucalyptus leaves, is seen on the reverse. The marsupial has been gilded with 24 carat gold utilizing state of the art technology to highlight the Australian icon. The Perth Mints mintmark is shown to the side of the leaves.
Gilded Koala Coin Specifications
| Mint: Perth Mint of Australia Mintmark: P Metal Content: .999 pure silver Weight: 1 oz Minimum Gross Weight: 31.135 g Diameter: 40.60 mm Thickness: 4 mm Edge: Reeded Release Date: 29 January 2010 Mintage Limits: 10,000 Issue Price: AUS $72.73 Face Value: AUS $1 Obverse Designer: Ian Rank-Broadley |
Gilded Koala Coin Auctions
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US $62.02
