Silver Two Ounces 1995 Australian Kookaburra, Proof, Coin from Australia - detailed information
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The Australian two-ounce silver piece (abbreviated as 2 oz and designated with Ag for "silver") is a bullion and commemorative coin format used mostly by the Perth Mint, which only makes collector and bullion coins and other bullion products. The Australian Silver Kookaburra series was introduced in 1990 by the Perth Mint in the silver one-ounce format. Subsequently, the range was expanded in 1991 to also include 2oz silver, 10oz silver and 1 kg silver; much later, gold formats were also introduced. The Perth Mint issued a "bullion" and a "proof" two-ounce kookaburras with differing designs every year until 2009; after that, all issues are "numismatic" - not bullion but premium, like high relief and/or gold plated editions. The coins in the series 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, which is the largest member of the kingfisher family and the national bird of Australia. This and their limited annual mintage may, unlike for many other bullion coins, raise their numismatic value over the value of silver used. This proof coin differs in design from the two-ounce bullion kookaburra for 1995. The design was then used on the bullion kookaburra for 1996. | ||||||
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| Variety | Canberra Florin Privy Mark | |
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| Mintage | Issued: unknown. Mintage limit: 1,500 | |
| Details | A privy mark on the reverse above the flying bird, showing the reverse design of the 1927 Parliament House (Canberra) Florin, which is the first commemorative coin issued by Australia. At centre, it shows the (now "old") Parliament House; around above, the inscription PARLIAMENT · HOUSE · AUSTRALIA; around below, the value and denomination · ONE · FLORIN ·, above which 1927. Issued for the Numismatic Association of Australia (NAA) International Coin Fair in Sydney, 1-2 April 1995. In capsule and black box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. | |
| Variety | Melbourne Florin Privy Mark | |
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| Mintage | Issued: unknown. Mintage limit: 1,500 | |
| Details | A privy mark on the reverse above the flying bird, showing the reverse design of the 1934-1935 Victoria / Melbourne Centenary Florin, which is the second commemorative coin issued by Australia. At centre, it shows horse rider holding a flaming torch. In exergue, the denomination · FLORIN · (two shillings, or 24 pence); around above, CENTENARY · VICTORIA · MELBOURNE · 1934-35. Issued for the Numismatic Association of Australia (NAA) International Coin, Medal and Banknote Fair in Melbourne, 15-16 July 1995. In capsule and black box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. | |
| Variety | Beyond WWII Privy Mark | |
| Mintage | Issued: unknown. Mintage limit: 1,000 | |
| Details | A commemorative gold plated privy mark above the flying bird, depicting two doves facing each other, with the inscription 50 YEARS BEYOND W.W. II around. Issued to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II. In capsule and black box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. | |
| Variety | Golden Eagle Privy Mark | |
| Mintage | Issued: unknown. Mintage limit: 800 | |
| Details | A gold plated privy mark on the reverse depicting the American Gold Eagle, as shown on the earliest American gold coins. Released in two-coin Eagle Privy Mark set only, not individually. | |
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The Australian Kookaburra 1995 Proof Issue - Golden Eagle Honor Mark Set, mintage unknown
2 coins: 10 oz Silver Proof, Australian Kookaburra 1995, 2 oz Silver Proof, Australian Kookaburra 1995 | |
| Source | Edition | About | Link | Notes |
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| Perth Mint | Mintage | link |
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| Country | Australia |
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| Currency | Australian Dollar |
| Coin Type | Silver Two Ounces (2 oz), Australian Kookaburra |
| Issued | 1995 |
| Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
| Effigy | Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait, by Raphael Maklouf |
| Face Value | 2 (x Dollar) |
| Total Mintage | 2,480 |
| Current | Yes |
| Material | 0.999 Silver |
| Designer | Jovan Radanovich |
| Technology | Milled (machine-made) |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal Alignment (Axis 0) |
| Size | 50.4000 mm |
| Thickness | 4.500 mm |
| Mass | 62.7700 g |
| OCC ID | BVYX-OWRC-XMWQ-EJZN |
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1995 Proof 2 oz Silver Kookaburra Privy Mark Melbourne Centenary
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1995 Proof 2 oz Silver Kookaburra Privy Mark Melbourne Centenary
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| Source | Reference ID |
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| Krause, Standard Catalog of World Coins | Australia KM# 290 |