The Australian Silver Kookaburra is one of the world’s longest-running collectible silver bullion coin series. First introduced by The Perth Mint in 1990, the series celebrates the kookaburra, an Australian native bird famous for its distinctive laughing call.
Each modern one-ounce coin contains 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine silver and is issued as Australian legal tender with a face value of $1 AUD.
One of the most appealing features of the Kookaburra series is its annually changing reverse design. Each year features a new interpretation of the bird, often perched among native Australian trees or depicted in flight. This artistic variety has made the series popular with collectors who enjoy assembling sets across multiple years.
The Kookaburra also has a long history of controlled production quantities. Many modern one-ounce bullion issues have maximum mintages of 500,000 coins, although limits and actual production figures vary by year. Certain dates and special issues can attract additional collectible interest beyond their silver content.
Combining investment-grade silver, distinctive annual artwork, and more than three decades of minting history, the Australian Silver Kookaburra offers an appealing balance of bullion value and numismatic interest.
Product Specifications
- Country: Australia
- Mint: The Perth Mint
- Series introduced: 1990
- Silver content: 1 troy oz
- Purity: .9999 fine silver for modern issues
- Face value: $1 AUD
- Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated / Bullion
- Design: Annually changing kookaburra artwork
- Year: Varies by availability
- Mintage: Varies by year
Coins may be supplied in assorted years. Earlier issues may have different purity specifications. Dates, designs, and packaging vary depending on available inventory.
