Australian Silver Kookaburra - Delightful Coin Flies High in Value

The one-of-a-kind Australian Silver Kookaburra32.5 oz. (1-kilo) version consider as one of the
should enchant both the coin collector andlargest government-issued silver bullion coins in the
numismatist equally. Collectors who look uponworld. This coin, which also comes in sizes of 10
birds as their theme specialty will be charmed tooz., 2 oz. and 1 oz., is legal tender, with the 1-kilo
learn that this silver coin possesses the image ofsize having a face value of 30 Australian dollars.
the regional Australian bird kookaburra etched inThe 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 kingfisherprized 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 loudElizabeth graces the head of the Silver
bird call akin to good-nature human laughter. ThisKookaburra. The design of the Kookaburra
pleasant disposition of the bird plus the fact that itfeatured on the reverse side changes every year
is found only in Australia are perhaps the mainof minting, a subtle theme variation that should
reasons why the Perth Mint in Australia decided towhet 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 outwon the affection of many avid numismatists.
of the Perth Mint at Western Australia in 1990. AnThis one features the amiable kookaburra
introduction which many numismatists must havehovering over a twig half-sunken in water, one
already taken careful note of as this coin isartistic 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