The Australian half ounce silver piece (abbreviated as 1/2 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.
The Kangaroo Bounding silver half ounce is the first design in the Bounding Silver coin series by the Royal Australian Mint.
The Mint says about it: The poetry in motion of an Australian kangaroo bounding across the outback is beautifully captured in this stunning 2022 $1 Fine Silver Proof Coin. The movement lines of this unique form of transport are imaginatively captured across the surface, bringing the coin to life. This is a beautiful addition to the collections of coin enthusiasts and lovers of Australia’s unique native wildlife. |