Silver Three Ounces 2022 Australian Koala, Coin from Australia - detailed information

At the centre of the obverse is a depiction of the first coins of the Australian Koala series, showing a seeping koala hugging a tree branch, at the base of which are the designer's initials SB (for Shevaun Buschenhofen).

In a small circle above that is 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).

Between the two circles, on the left and right, the anniversary dates of the coin series, 2007 and 2002.

Around the rim, interrupted by the Queen's portrait, the monarch's legend and the face value: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 3 DOLLARS ·.

The rim (as well as the whole edge) is gilded.

The coin’s reverse portrays a koala asleep on the bough of a tree amid clusters of aromatic eucalyptus leaves.

On the right, the Perth Mint's mint mark P. On the branch, to the right of the koala, the designer's initials IJ, for Ing Ing Jong.

Around above left, the date of issue and the precious metal content: 2022 3oz 9999 SILVER (three troy ounces of 99.99% silver). Around above right, the inscription KOALA.

Around below, 15TH ANNIVERSARY.

The rim is gold plated.

Silver content (Troy oz): 3.000
Finish: Proof FDC, selective gold plating (including the edge).
Packaging: in a classic presentation case and an illustrated shipper, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Coin name: Australian Koala 15th Anniversary 2022 3oz Silver Proof Gilded Coin
Perth Mint SKU: 22127YCAA
Release date: 21 June 2022.
Release price: AU$ 344.99

Coins issued by the Perth Mint in the Australian koala series in 2022 include:
- 5 oz Gold Proof, Australian Koala 2022
- 1 oz Gold High Relief, Australian Koala 2022
- 1 kg Silver Bullion, Australian Koala 2022
- 5 oz Silver Proof with gold plated edge, Australian Koala 2022
- 3 oz Silver Proof with gold plated edge, Australian Koala 2022
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Australian Koala 2022

In 2020, the Perth Mint issued a silver two-ounce coin marking the 30th Anniversary of the Australian Kookaburra series with a similarly styled obverse, and gilded edge.