2025 Australian Kookaburra Red AMPELMANN 1oz Silver Coin – World Money Fair

Marking the 2025 World Money Fair to be held between 30th of January and 1st February 2025, The Perth Mint is pleased to present this exclusive coin show special featuring the 2025 Australian kookaburra design in vivid colour.

Embodying the vibrant wildlife of Australia, the kookaburra is a beloved and iconic bird. Known for its distinctive laughing call that resembles human laughter, it can often be heard at dawn and dusk and plays a crucial role in establishing territory among kookaburras.

Struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 2,500 of the World Money Fair Australian Kookaburra 2025 1oz Silver Coloured Coin in Card.

DESIGN

The coin’s reverse portrays a coloured representation of a kookaburra perching on a branch and the inscription ‘AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 35TH ANNIVERSARY’. Including in the design is a privy mark representation of an original 1990-dated Kookaburra coin surrounded by radiating lines. A separate privy mark depicts a red-coloured AMPELMANN honouring the Berlin cult brand featuring traffic light men designed in East Germany during the 1960s. The reverse also includes The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark, the coin’s weight, purity and 2025 year-date.

The obverse of each coin bears the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III and the monetary denomination.

PRESENTATION

The coin is presented in a special World Money Fair presentation card displaying the show logo and dates. The presentation card also features a fold-out stand for upright display.

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.