Australian Silver

Australia is home to one of the world's most prestigious mints, the Perth Mint. The Perth Mint produces a series of silver coins in various denominations, which are minted with 99.9% pure silver. Some of the most popular series celebrate Australia's wildlife and outback. Australian silver coins are some of the most sought after coins due to their craftsmanship and striking designs. The exceptional caliber of Australian silver coins have impressed investors and collectors alike since the Perth Mint was established in 1899.

Australian Silver Coins

The Perth Mint 

The Perth Mint is the oldest operating mint in Australia, established on June 20, 1899. Originally, the Perth Mint was one of three Royal London Mint branches, and supplied Australia with its own currency. After many years of shipping precious metals mined in Australia to London for refining, and then shipped back to Australia for distribution and circulation, the British government decided it would be more efficient to establish three branches within Australia. The Perth Mint remained under the ownership of Great Britain up until 1970, when the government of Western Australia took ownership. The mint began producing collectible bullion coins after the Gold Corporation took over in 1987. 

 Popular series from the Perth Mint include the Australian Gold Nugget series, which is also the first Perth Mint bullion series. Other series include the Australian Koala coin series, the Kookaburra coin series, and the Australian Lunar coin series. 

 Australian Silver Kookaburra 

The Australian Silver Kookaburra series was introduced in 1990 by the Perth Mint. Although the Kookaburra bird is not the most recognizable Australian species, this bird has a very distinct call heard in Australia's outback. Australian Silver Kookaburra coins are composed of .999 fine silver and come is four different sizes: 1 oz., 2 oz., 10 oz., and 1 kg. The Kookaburra silver coin series is popular among investors and collectors due to their silver content and limited yearly mintage. 

 The obverse (front) side of the coin features Ian Rank-Broadly’s artwork of the Queen Elizabeth II profile image. The obverse is inscribed with the minting year and the words "Queen Elizabeth II,” "Australia," and the face value. 

 The reverse design of the Silver Kookaburra coin features the Kookaburra songbird in various settings, including Australian skies and the gum trees, its native habitat. The latest addition to the series is the 2015 Kookaburra. In this design, the Kookaburra bird is perched upon a tree stump facing right. The birds’ feathers and the tree leaves demonstrate the great attention to detail. Surrounding the scene are the words "The Australian Kookaburra," the coin weight, silver fineness of ".999 Silver," and the years "1990-2015," celebrating the 25th year of mintage. 

 The 1 oz. Australian Silver Kookaburra has a diameter of 40.6mm and is 4mm thick. It contains 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver. The 1 oz. Silver Kookaburra has a face value of $1 AUD.

 The 2015 10 oz. Australian Silver Kookaburra has a diameter of 75.5mm and is 8.7mm thick. It contains 10 troy oz. of .999 fine silver. The 10 oz. Silver Kookaburra has a face value of $10 AUD. 

 The 2015 1 kilo Australian Silver Kookaburra has a diameter of 100.6mm and is 14.6mm thick. It contains 1 kilo of .999 fine silver. The 1 kilo Silver Kookaburra has a face value of $30 AUD. 

 Australian Silver Koala 

The Australian Silver Koala Coin Series was introduced in 2007 by the Perth Mint. This well-known Australian animal is featured nibbling leafs in its eucalyptus tree habitat and caring for its young. The Silver Koala series is available in five different sizes: 1/2 oz., 1 oz., 2 oz., 10 oz., and 1 kg. 

 The obverse design of the coin again features the Queen Elizabeth II profile image.  The obverse is inscribed with the words "Queen Elizabeth II," "Australia," and the face value.

 The reverse design of the 2015 Australian Silver Koala features a detailed adult koala sitting on a tree with a bush landscape in the background. The reverse of the 2014 Australian Silver Koala features the face of an adult koala with four eucalyptus leafs.  The reverse side is inscribed with the words "Australian Koala," and the year of mintage, the weight, and "999 silver." 

 The 2014 and 2015 1/2 oz. Australian Silver Koala coins have a diameter of 36.6mm and are 2.3mm thick. The weight of this size is 0.5 troy oz. of .999 fine silver. The 1/2 Australian Silver Koala coins have a face value of $0.50 AUD.  

 The 1 oz. Australian Silver Koala coins have a diameter of 40.6mm and are 2.98mm thick. It contains 1 troy oz. of .999 fine silver. The 1 oz. Australian Silver Koala has a face value of $1 AUD. 

 The 2015 10 oz. Australian Silver Koala has a diameter of 75.60mm and is 8.70mm thick. It contains 10 troy oz. of .999 fine silver. The 10 oz. Australian Silver Koala has a face value of $10 AUD.

 The 2015 1 kilo Australian Silver Koala has a diameter of 100.6mm and is 14.6mm thick. It contains 1 kilo of .999 fine silver and has a face value of $30 AUD. 

 Australian Silver Goat 

The 2015 Australian Silver Goat is the latest addition to the Perth Mint Lunar series. The Silver Goat coins boast a detailed design that showcases the mint's continued devotion to product excellence. The Australian Silver Goat ranges in size from 1/2 oz. to 1 kg. 

 The obverse design of the 2015 Australian Silver Goat shares the same portrait of Queen Elizabeth II done by Ian Rank-Broadley. The obverse is inscribed with the coin’s weight, purity, mintage year, and face value. 

 The reverse design of the 2015 Australian Silver Goat features the artwork of Natasha Muhl. In this design there are three goats grazing in a field. Two appear to be staring ahead while one munches on grass. The Chinese character for “goat” appears above the goats, and below the goats are the words "Year of the Goat."

 The 2015 1/2 oz. Australian Silver Goat has a diameter of 36.6mm and is 2.3mm thick. It contains 1/2 troy oz. of .999 pure silver and has a face value of $0.50 AUD. 

 The 2015 2 oz. Australian Silver Goat has a diameter of 55.60mm and is 3.6mm thick. It contains 2 troy oz. of .999 pure silver and has a face value of $2 AUD. 

 The 2015 5 oz. Australian Silver Goat has a diameter of 65.6mm and is 5.8mm thick. It contains 5 troy oz. of .999 fine silver and has a face value of $8 AUD. 

 The 2015 10 oz. Australian Silver Goat has a diameter of 85.6mm and is 6.6mm thick. It contains 10 troy oz. of .999 fine silver and has a face value of $10 AUD.

 The 2015 1 kilo Australian Silver Goat has a diameter of 100.6mm and is 14.6mm thick. It contains 1 kilo of .999 fine silver and has a face value of $30 AUD. 

 2015 Australian Silver Funnel-Web Spider Silver Coin

The 2015 Australian Silver Funnel-Web Spider is the follow up coin to last year’s (2014) Salt Water Crocodile from the Perth Mint. The reverse side of this Australian Silver coin features a simple yet detailed rendering of the funnel-spider. The reverse is inscribed with the words "Australian Funnel-Web Spider," "2015," and the weight, purity, and metal content. In keeping with all Australia coins, the obverse side features Ian Rank-Broadley’s portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The obverse side of the coin is inscribed with the words "Queen Elizabeth II," "Australia," and the face value. 

 The 2015 1 oz. Australian Silver Spider has a diameter of 40.6mm and is 4mm thick. It contains 1 troy oz. of .999 fine silver and has a face value of $1 AUD.