Silver Ounce 2023 Australian Kookaburra, Memorial Obverse, Coin from Australia - detailed information

Silver Ounce 2023 Australian Kookaburra, Memorial Obverse, Coin from Australia
CoinSilver Ounce 2023 Australian Kookaburra, Memorial Obverse

The Australian one ounce silver piece (abbreviated as 1 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.

The Australian Silver Kookaburra series - to which this coin belongs - was introduced in 1990 by the Perth Mint; subsequently, the Royal Australian Mint also started issuing silver Kookaburra bullion coins. The coins have legal tender status in Australia and are one of very few legal tender bullion silver coins to change their design every year, always featuring a kookaburra - a bird native to Australia. This and their limited annual mintage may, unlike for many other bullion coins, raise their numismatic value over the value of silver used.

The 34th annual Kookaburra design portrays two birds perched on branches surrounding waratah, a native floral treasure.

Starting in 2019, the Perth Mint has a tradition of issuing special coloured editions of the annual Kookaburra design for the World Money Fair in Berlin. Usually it can be considered a variety of the bullion coin, but the 2023 World Money Fair special edition (for the event which took place 3 - 5 February 2023) was made different from the bullion coin - it has the Queen Elizabeth II memorial obverse.

The coin was issued during the reign of King Charles III; however, as his effigy was not expected to be approved for use in Australia until late in the year, the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II is shown together with the dates of her reign, 1952 - 2022. The same memorial obverse was then also used for other varieties of the coin issued later.

MintPerth Mint Mint MarkLetter P Total Mintage4,000
Obverse
Australia / Silver Ounce 2023 Australian Kookaburra, Memorial Obverse - obverse photo

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 1952 - 2022 · AUSTRALIA · 1 DOLLAR ·.

The legend is interrupted by the "memorial" inclusion of the dates of the Queen's reign, 1952 - 2022.

Obverse Inscription ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 · AUSTRALIA · 1 DOLLAR ·
Reverse
Australia / Silver Ounce 2023 Australian Kookaburra, Memorial Obverse - reverse photo

The reverse of the coin depicts two Australian kookaburra birds perched on branches, above waratah flowers.

The designer's initials WR (for Wade Robinson) are at the base of the branch below. Below right near the rim, the Perth Mint's traditional P mint mark.

Around above left, the date of issue and the precious metal content: 2023 1oz 9999 SILVER (one troy ounce of 99.99% silver). Around above right, the name of the coin series: KOOKABURRA.

Reverse Inscription 2023 1oz 9999 SILVER KOOKABURRA
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Silver content (Troy oz): 1.000
Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated, coloured.

See also

Coins issued by the Perth Mint in the Australian Kookaburra series in 2023 include:
- 1/10 oz Platinum Bullion, Australian Kookaburra 2023
- 1/10 oz Gold Bullion, Australian Kookaburra 2023
- 1 kg Silver Bullion, Australian Kookaburra 2023
- 10 oz Silver Bullion, Australian Kookaburra 2023
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Australian Kookaburra 2023
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Australian Kookaburra (Queen Elizabeth II memorial obverse) 2023

Silver Ounce 2023 Australian Kookaburra, Memorial Obverse: Known varieties
Variety Coloured Proof
Images Australia / Silver Ounce 2023 Australian Kookaburra, Memorial Obverse / Coloured Proof - obverse photo Australia / Silver Ounce 2023 Australian Kookaburra, Memorial Obverse / Coloured Proof - reverse photo
Mintage Issued: 2,000 (included in total). Mintage limit: 2,000
Details

Full colour reverse. Special issue for the World Money Fair in Berlin (3 - 5 February 2023).

Packaging: in a classic display case with a clear lid within a special World Money Fair 2023 shipper, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Perth Mint SKU: 23022DDAA. Issue price: AU$ 94.99.

Variety Helmeted Honeyeater Privy Mark
Images Australia / Silver Ounce 2023 Australian Kookaburra, Memorial Obverse / Helmeted Honeyeater Privy Mark - obverse photo Australia / Silver Ounce 2023 Australian Kookaburra, Memorial Obverse / Helmeted Honeyeater Privy Mark - reverse photo
Mintage Issued: 2,000 (included in total). Mintage limit: 2,000
Details

A coloured privy mark on the reverse depicting a helmeted honeyeater: a rare yellow, black and olive feathered bird with golden tufts on either side of its head that became Victoria’s bird emblem in 1971. Issued for the ANDA’s Money Expo event in Melbourne (18 - 19 February 2023).

Packaging: in illustrated presentation card featuring the words MELBOURNE MONEY EXPO ANDA SPECIAL and the Australasian Numismatic Dealer’s Association’s logo.

Perth Mint SKU: Y23022DMAD. Issue price: AU$ 89.00.

Showing 23 from a total of 323 coins of type: Silver Ounce (1 oz)
Coin NameMintageEffigyLegend
Silver Ounce 2022 Great White Shark 1,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · AUSTRALIA 2022 · 5 DOLLARS ·
Silver Ounce 2022 Dusky Dolphin unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · AUSTRALIA 2022 · 1 DOLLAR ·
Silver Ounce 2022 Sumatran Elephant 25,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · AUSTRALIA 2022 · 1 DOLLAR ·
Silver Ounce 2022 Dusky Dolphin, High Relief 1,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · AUSTRALIA 2022 · 5 DOLLARS ·
Silver Ounce 2022 Wallal Centenary, Domed 5,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · AUSTRALIA 2022 · 5 DOLLARS ·
Silver Ounce 2022 Super Pit 100,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 1 DOLLAR ·
Silver Ounce 2022 Little Hero Nugget 30,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 1 DOLLAR ·
Silver Ounce 2023 Year of the Rabbit, Perth Mint unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1oz 9999 Ag 1 DOLLAR
Silver Ounce 2023 Year of the Rabbit, High Relief 3,888 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1oz 9999 Ag 1 DOLLAR
Silver Ounce 2023 Opal - Year of the Rabbit 5,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 1 DOLLAR ·
Silver Ounce 2023 Year of the Rabbit, RAM 50,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · AUSTRALIA 2023 · 1 DOLLAR ·
Silver Ounce 2023 Year of the Rabbit, Domed 7,500 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · AUSTRALIA 2023 · 5 DOLLARS ·
Silver Ounce 2023 AC/DC 30,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · AUSTRALIA 2023 · 1 DOLLAR ·
Silver Ounce 2023 Australian Box Jellyfish 25,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · AUSTRALIA 2023 · 1 DOLLAR ·
Silver Ounce 2023 Australian Kookaburra 500,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 1 DOLLAR ·
Silver Ounce 2023 Australian Kookaburra, Memorial Obverse 4,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 · AUSTRALIA · 1 DOLLAR ·
Silver Ounce 2023 Australian Kangaroo, Perth Mint unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 · AUSTRALIA · 1 DOLLAR ·
Silver Ounce 2023 Happy Birthday unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 AUSTRALIA · 1 DOLLAR ·
Silver Ounce 2023 One Love 5,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 AUSTRALIA 2023 · 1oz 9999 Ag 1 DOLLAR ·
Silver Ounce 2023 Wedding unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 · AUSTRALIA 2023 · 1 DOLLAR ·
Silver Ounce 2023 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 · AUSTRALIA · 1 DOLLAR ·
Silver Ounce 2023 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle, High Relief 5,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 · AUSTRALIA · 1 DOLLAR ·
Silver Ounce 2023 Australian Koala unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 AUSTRALIA · 1 DOLLAR ·
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Silver Ounce 2023 Australian Kookaburra, Memorial Obverse: Details
CountryAustralia
CurrencyAustralian Dollar
Coin TypeSilver Ounce (1 oz), Australian Kookaburra
Issued2023
MonarchKing Charles III
EffigyQueen Elizabeth II - Portrait by Jody Clark (Uncouped version)
Face Value1 (x Dollar)
Total Mintage4,000
CurrentYes
Material0.9999 Silver
DesignerWade Robinson
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size40.900 mm
Thickness3.500 mm
Mass31.107 g
OCC IDQRAP-EBNC-MDPD-EYJD
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World Money Fair - Coin Show Special Australian Kookaburra 2023 1oz Silver Coloured Coin
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World Money Fair - Coin Show Special Australian Kookaburra 2023 1oz Silver Coloured Coin
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Melbourne Money Expo ANDA Special Australian Kookaburra 2023 1oz Silver Coin Helmeted Honeyeater
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