Australian Koala
1 Oz Silver - Proof - High Relief

• 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. The motive features a detailed depiction of a koala with its young. Numerous branches can be seen in the background. The design also includes the inscription “KOALA” and details of the weight and fineness. The reverse shows the portrait of King Charles III, supplemented with the year of issue, the denomination “5 DOLLAR” and the inscriptions “CHARLES III” and “AUSTRALIA 2025”.

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.