| Coin | Silver Five Ounces 2020 Australian Koala |
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The Australian five ounces silver piece (abbreviated as 5 oz and designated with Ag for "silver") is a bullion and commemorative coin format. Uniquely, in Australia there are two mints authorised to strike legal tender: the Royal Australian Mint (which also makes the country's circulating coinage) and the Perth Mint which only makes collector and bullion coins, as well as other bullion products.
Both mints endeavour to create coins with attractive designs, and to introduce new designs and themes often, in order to raise the numismatic value of the coins over the value of previous metal used.
This coin is part of the Australian Koala series by the Perth Mint.
The Mint says about it:
Portraying one of our favourite marsupials, this stunning silver coin from the annual Australian Koala series showcases The Perth Mint’s magnificent high relief proof quality finish.
The Australian Koala is a sought-after coin series featuring annual designs of the much-loved koala - one of Australia’s most famous marsupials. Sleepy and docile, koalas spend most of their time either resting or eating gum leaves among the branches of Australia’s eucalyptus forests. This 2020 high relief coin portrays an endearing image of a koala clinging to a tree branch. The noticeably raised image appears on a highly-polished concave surface. |
| Mint | Perth Mint |
Mint Mark | Letter P |
Total Mintage |
500
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| Obverse | |
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The obverse of the coin depicts the crowned old bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown worn for her Coronation (effigy known as the "Fifth Portrait" worldwide but "Sixth Portrait" in Australia, where the Queen's portrait by Vladimir Gottwald was fifth).
The Queen also wears the Coronation Necklace; originally made for Queen Victoria in 1858, it was also worn at the coronations (as Queen's Consort) of Queen Alexandra in 1902, Queen Mary in 1911 and Queen Elizabeth (the Queen mother) in 1937.
Unlike on British coinage, the effigy is "uncouped" (includes the Queen's shoulders). In small letters on the left, the artist's initials JC (for Jody Clark).
Running continuously around the rim is the monarch's legend, the date of issue and the face value: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·.
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The coin’s reverse portrays a koala clinging to a tree branch.
On the right, the Perth Mint's mint mark P. The designer's initials IJ, for Ing Ing Jong, are on the koala's right paw.
Around above, the name of the series: AUSTRALIAN KOALA. Around below, the date of issue and the precious metal content: 2020 5oz 9999 SILVER (five troy ounces of 99.99% silver). |
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| Reverse Inscription |
AUSTRALIAN KOALA 2020 5oz 9999 SILVER |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Silver Content (Troy oz): 5.000
Finish: proof, high relief, concave surfaces
Packaging: in a classic display case with a clear lid and illustrated shipper, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Perth Mint Item ID: 20327KAAA
Issue price: AU$ 575.00, US$ 405.44 |
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