Silver Five Ounces 2022 Australian Kookaburra, Coin from Australia - detailed information

The obverse of the coin depicts the crowned old head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown and the Victoria Coronation necklace worn for her Coronation. This is her effigy known as the "Fifth Portrait" worldwide and "Sixth Portrait" in Australia, in "uncouped" version - showing the Queen's shoulders and not terminating at the neck as the normal version.

On the left, in small letters on the Queen's shoulder, the artist's initials J.C (for Jody Clark).

Running continuously around the rim is the monarch's legend and the face value: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·.

The reverse of the coin depicts an Australian kookaburra sitting on an ornamented birdbath. In the background, an Agapanthus plant, typical for Australian gardens.

The designer's initials NM (for Natasha Muhl) are on a blade of grass below left. Below right, the Perth Mint's traditional P mint mark.

Around above left, the date of issue and the precious metal content: 2022 5oz 9999 SILVER (five troy ounces of 99.99% silver). Around above right, the name of the coin series: KOOKABURRA.

The design is incuse - not raised in relief above the surface but cut into it.

Silver Content (Troy oz): 5.000
Finish: Proof FDC, incused design.
Packaging: in a classic display case featuring a clear lid and packaged in an illustrated shipper, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Perth Mint Product Code: 22322KAAA
Issue price: AU$ 575.00, US$ 390.00