2023 Quokka 1oz .9999 Silver Bullion Coin
Quokkas are wallaby-like marsupials found mainly in the south west region of Western Australia, particularly Rottnest Island, an idyllic location 18 kilometres off the Perth coastline. About the same size of domestic cats, furry quokkas are extremely sociable animals blessed with a cute, smiley appearance that’s made them a popular subject for ‘selfies’ in the age of social media.
Meticulously struck from 99.99% pure silver, the coins are issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965 and has a maximum mintage of 30,000.
DESIGN
The reverse of the coin portrays a happy looking quokka sitting on its hind legs among vegetation. Included in the design is the inscription ‘QUOKKA’ and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.
The coin bears the Jody Clark Memorial Obverse of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II supplemented with the dates of her reign ‘1952-2022’, as well as the weight and fineness, and the monetary denomination.
The reverse includes a security feature in the form of a micro-engraved letter within the design. It is only detectable under a magnifying glass
PRESENTATION
Each bullion coin is presented in a protective acrylic capsule
Technical Specifications
| Silver Content | (Troy oz) | 1.000 |
| Fineness | (% purity) | 99.99 |
| Minimum Gross Weight | (g) | 31.107 |
| Monetary Denomination | (AUD) | 1.00 |
| Maximum Diameter | (mm) | 40.90 |
| Maximum Thickness | (mm) | 3.50 |
| Designer | Aleysha Howarth |
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.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I love these little critters, so I had to buy some coins.