Silver Two Ounces 1997 Australian Kookaburra, Bullion, Coin from Australia - detailed information

The obverse of the coin shows the crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right (her effigy known as the "Third Portrait"). The Queen is wearing the royal diadem which she wears on her way to and from the State Opening of Parliament, a pearl necklace and earrings.

Incuse in tiny letters on the neck truncation, the designer's initials RDM (for Raphael David Maklouf).

Around, the monarch's legend and the face value: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 2 DOLLARS ·.

The background of the central circle is frosted.

Within a beaded border, the reverse design of the coin shows a kookaburra bird and its baby in the nest. At the base of the nest, the designer's initials JR (for Jovan Radanovich).

Around left, the inscription THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA. Around right, the precious metal content: 2 OZ. 999 SILVER (two troy ounces of 99.9% silver).

Below, the date of issue · 1997 ·

The background of the central circle is frosted.

The varieties with privy marks and the mintage of the set are probably not included in the mintage report.

Coins issued by the Perth Mint in the Australian Kookaburra series in 1997 include:
- 1 kg Silver Bullion, Australian Kookaburra 1997 (with baby in nest)
- 1 kg Silver Proof, Australian Kookaburra 1997 (on a fence)
- 10 oz Silver Bullion, Australian Kookaburra 1997 (with baby in nest)
- 10 oz Silver Proof, Australian Kookaburra 1997 (on a fence)
- 2 oz Silver Bullion, Australian Kookaburra 1997 (with baby in nest)
- 2 oz Silver Proof, Australian Kookaburra 1997 (on a fence)
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Australian Kookaburra 1997 (with baby in nest)
- 1 oz Silver Proof, Australian Kookaburra 1997 (on a fence)