Australia's Iconic Koala
1 Oz Gold - Proof

• 99.99% pure Gold
• Limited Mintage only 150 pieces
• With numbered Certificate of Authenticity
• Delivery in original Box

The Gold coin in proof quality was struck from one ounce of 99.99% pure gold and is dedicated to the Koala, which together with the kangaroo is one of the most famous representatives of Australian fauna and is considered one of the most popular symbols of Australia. The motive thematizes the special bond between a koala and its cub. It depicts an adult koala climbing a branch while carrying the cub on its back. Both animals are surrounded by leaves. Also included in the design is the inscription "KOALA". The reverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II as well as the denomination, weight, fineness, and year of issue.

The koala babies are called "Joeys" and are just about the size of a jelly bean when they come into the world. Immediately after birth, they crawl into their mother's pouch and stay there for six months. After this time, they can see and are able to move around on their own. Slowly, the young animals begin to explore the world - but they always stay close to the mother and are often carried on her back. Koalas live in a stable social system in which each animal has its own territory with fixed feeding and sleeping trees. They feed exclusively on the leaves of the eucalyptus tree, which are poisonous to other animals. The ability to digest poisonous substances is accompanied by a very sluggish metabolism - thus koalas sleep up to 20 hours a day. The strictly limited 1 Oz Australia's Iconic Koala gold proof coin is delivered in the original box including a numbered certificate of authenticity.