Australian Koala
1 Oz Silver - Proof - High Relief

• World premiere ! - First Koala of the Royal Australian Mint
• 99.9% Silver
• Limited Mintage only 3,500 pieces
• With Certificate of Authenticity
• Delivery in original Box

The silver coin was struck by the Royal Australian Mint from 99.9% silver in proof quality and represents a world premiere as the first koala issue from the Australian mint. The motive features a detailed depiction of a koala and several trees with numerous branches in the background. The design also includes the inscription "KOALA" and details of the weight and fineness. The reverse shows the Jody Clark portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, supplemented with the years of her reign, the denomination "5 DOLLARS" and the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II" and "AUSTRALIA 2023".

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 High Relief Koala silver proof coin is delivered in the original box including a certificate of authenticity from the Royal Australian Mint.