Australian Koala
1 Oz Silver - Uncirculated

• Premium Bullion Coin
  
• 99.9% Silver
• Mintage only 25,000 pieces
• Delivery in Capsule

The premium bullion coin was struck by the Royal Australian Mint from 99.9% silver. The motive features a koala family in their natural habitat - an adult koala clings to the trunk of a eucalyptus tree, while a joey sits on its back and another koala rests among the branches in the background. The finely detailed fur textures, leaves and tree bark are meticulously rendered, giving the motive a strong sense of depth. The design also includes the inscription “KOALA” and details of the weight and fineness. The reverse shows the portrait of King Charles III as well as the year of issue, the denomination “1 DOLLAR” and the inscriptions “CHARLES III” and “AUSTRALIA 2026”.

Together with the kangaroo, the koala is one of the most striking representatives of Australian fauna. It was first described by the zoologist Georg August Goldfuß in 1817 as "Lipurus cinereu." Koalas prefer to live in dry eucalyptus forests, which provide a suitable food supply for the picky marsupials. Although koalas are often regarded as solitary animals, closer observation reveals that they live within a stable social system. Continually threatened by habitat loss, koalas are considered endangered according to the IUCN. While the nocturnal herbivores were once widespread in Australia, the total population is now estimated at around 60,000 individuals. The limited Koala Premium bullion coin is delivered in a protective coin capsule.

INFO:  If you order 10 coins, the coins are delivered in the original roll from the Royal Australian Mint.