| The one-of-a-kind Australian Silver Kookaburra | | | | 32.5 oz. (1-kilo) version consider as one of the |
| should enchant both the coin collector and | | | | largest government-issued silver bullion coins in the |
| numismatist equally. Collectors who look upon | | | | world. This coin, which also comes in sizes of 10 |
| birds as their theme specialty will be charmed to | | | | oz., 2 oz. and 1 oz., is legal tender, with the 1-kilo |
| learn that this silver coin possesses the image of | | | | size having a face value of 30 Australian dollars. |
| the regional Australian bird kookaburra etched in | | | | The Australian Silver Kookaburra has 32.151 troy |
| relief. | | | | ounces of silver of 99.99% purity, making it a |
| This bird is a land-based member of kingfisher | | | | prized addition to coin collections. Characteristic of |
| family which is classified under the genus Dacelo. | | | | Australian bullion coins, the image of Queen |
| This large kingfisher is most peculiar for its loud | | | | Elizabeth graces the head of the Silver |
| bird call akin to good-nature human laughter. This | | | | Kookaburra. The design of the Kookaburra |
| pleasant disposition of the bird plus the fact that it | | | | featured on the reverse side changes every year |
| is found only in Australia are perhaps the main | | | | of minting, a subtle theme variation that should |
| reasons why the Perth Mint in Australia decided to | | | | whet the interest of many coin collectors. The |
| honor the Kookaburra in a silver coin. | | | | 2007 Silver Kookaburra, for instance, has already |
| The Australian Silver Kookaburra first came out | | | | won the affection of many avid numismatists. |
| of the Perth Mint at Western Australia in 1990. An | | | | This one features the amiable kookaburra |
| introduction which many numismatists must have | | | | hovering over a twig half-sunken in water, one |
| already taken careful note of as this coin is | | | | artistic rendering that should enhance the coin's |
| already nearing its 20th year continuous mintage. | | | | value year after year. |
| The Kookaburra is minted in four sizes with its | | | | |