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Treasured native marsupial

Each of these coins featuring the Australian koala is struck by The Perth Mint from 5oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. 

2016 Koala design

The coin's reverse depicts an adult koala walking along a branch of a eucalyptus tree. The design includes the inscription AUSTRALIAN KOALA, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark, and the 2016 year-date.

 

04 australian koala 2016 5oz silver high relief InCase

Presentation packaging

The coin is housed in a classic Perth Mint presentation case with a themed, customised shipper and is accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.

 

Specifications

Specifications

Year 2016
Metal Silver
Silver Content (Troy oz) 5.000
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 8.00
Fineness (% purity) 99.90
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 155.673
Maximum Diameter (mm) 50.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) 12.50
Maximum Mintage 5,000
Finish Proof, High Relief
Legal Tender Australian
Effigy Ian Rank-Broadley design of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II
Designer Ing Ing Jong

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