2012 Kookaburra 1oz Silver Coin

A common guest of residential Australian gardens, the kookaburra is the largest member of the kingfisher species.

Devoted to other family members, kookaburras gather at dusk and dawn to declare territorial boundaries with shrill, cackling laughs. Having first heard the call of the Australian Kookaburra in 1990, investors have been faithful to the iconic silver series for more than three decades.

Each coin is meticulously struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in specimen quality.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 500,000 of the 2012 Kookaburra 1oz .999 Silver Bullion Coin.

DESIGN

Within a plain border, the reverse design of the coin shows a kookaburra bird perched on a branch surrounded by gum leaves. On the leaves to the right of the bird, the designer’s initials DB, for Darryl Bellotti. The reverse also features the inscriptions “AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA” and “1OZ. 999 SILVER“, as well as a 2012 year-date.

The obverse of the coin features the Ian-Rank Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and 1 DOLLAR denomination.

PRESENTATION

Each bullion coin is presented in a protective acrylic capsule.

Technical Specifications

ABOUT THE PERTH MINT

The Perth Mint, located in Perth, Western Australia, is one of the oldest and most prestigious mints in the world, with a rich history that dates back to the late 19th century. It was established in 1899 as a branch of Britain's Royal Mint in response to the discovery of rich gold deposits in Western Australia. Its primary purpose was to refine gold mined in the region and to mint gold sovereigns and half sovereigns for use throughout the British Empire.

The Perth Mint played a crucial role in the development of Western Australia's gold industry, providing a local facility for gold refining and coin production that significantly contributed to the economic growth of the region. Over the years, it has evolved to become a leader in the precious metals industry, offering a wide range of services including gold and silver bullion bars and coins, precious metal refining, and jewellry.

After Australia gained independence, the Perth Mint continued its operations and, in 1970, it became wholly owned by the Government of Western Australia. Since then, it has expanded its offerings to include commemorative coins, investment products, and a wealth of services for precious metals storage, management, and distribution.

Notably, The Perth Mint has set several world records, including producing the world's largest gold coin in 2011, weighing one tonne and featuring a kangaroo design. It also operates one of the largest LBMA (London Bullion Market Association) accredited gold refineries in the world.

The mint is also a significant tourist attraction, offering visitors insights into Australia's gold mining history, the chance to view Australia’s largest collection of natural gold nuggets, and live demonstrations of traditional gold pouring.

Swan Bullion Company is proud to be an authorised distributor for both The Perth Mint bullion and numismatic products.