Silver Two Kilos 2018 Australian Koala, Coin from Australia - detailed information

The Australian two kilos silver piece (abbreviated as 2 kg and designated with Ag for "silver") is a very large bullion 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 Perth Mint's Australian Koala bullion coin series. It weighs slightly more than 2 kg so that, accounting for the small amount of other metals in the alloy, it contains exactly 2,000 grams of silver.

The mint says about it:
"New for The Perth Mint this masterfully crafted 2 kilo coin celebrates the koala, one of Australia’s most beloved native animals, in 99.99% pure silver. Struck in high relief, this release has been ‘antiqued’ to give a unique and highly appealing finish that accentuates the detail of its artistry."