The sleepy marsupial

Koalas are tree‑dwelling marsupials native to Australia and found almost exclusively in the eucalyptus forests in eastern and southeastern regions of the country. Their extremely specific and low energy diet of eucalyptus leaves means they sleep for between 18 to 22 hours a day, often curled into the forks of their tree.

Liberty Bell privy mark

The coin’s reverse portrays a coloured representation of a koala perched in a eucalyptus tree, holding a leafy branch in its mouth surrounded by native foliage. The design features a privy mark of the Liberty Bell, a powerful symbol of freedom and independence. The design includes the inscriptions ‘KOALA’ and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark, as well as the coin’s weight, purity and 2026 year-date.