Silver Kookaburra Bullion Coins Proofs & Privys
The History of the Australian Silver Bullion Kookaburra.
The first Silver one ounce Kookaburra was issued in 1989 by the Perth Mint, all Silver Kookaburras have a $1 face value to them, these coins are considered legal tender but their intrinsic value will exceed that of their face value. All Kookaburras have a silver purity of .999, and each bullion coin weighs 31.635 grams or one ounce. The coin generaly features a Kookaburra on the reverse of the coin which is changed each year with a new design, and a image of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.
Weight...............31.635 Grams 1oz
Diameter...........40.6 mm
Edge.................Reeded
Purity................999 Silver
Years................1990-2010
Mint Marks........P
Australian Proof & Privy Kookaburra
1996 Kookaburra (Tricentennial Privy)
The 1996 Silver Kookaburra celebrating the Tricentennial year of the naming of the Swan River & Rottnest Island in 1696,the privy mark depicting a 17th century sailing ship, a total of 5,000 coins minted.
1997 Kookaburra (Dragon Privy)
The 1997 Silver Kookaburra perched at its nest feeding its young, the coin has a gold Dragon privy mark, a total of 10,000 coins minted.
2000 Kookaburra (Victoria Cross privy)
The 2000 Silver Kookaburra features the 100th anniversary of the awarding of the first Victoria Cross to an Australian, featuring a coloured privy mark of the Victoria Cross. This coin was released as a 2oz proof and come in a serial-numbered frame.
2005 Kookaburra (Zodiac Aries privy)
The 2005 Silver Kookaburra features a kookaburra perched on a tree branch, the coin also bears a privy mark in the form of a circle enclosing the ram. The coin was released as a silver proof and is one of twelve zodiac designs released, this coin had a limited mintage of 5,000.
2003 Kookaburra (Boar War privy)
The 2003 Silver Kookaburra features Kookaburra on a branch with a Queen's South Africa medal and ribbon colour privy mark. This Kookaburra was released as a 2oz bullion coin with a mintage of 3,500.
1994 Kookaburra (Commonwealth Privy)
The 1994 Silver Kookaburra features two Kookaburra's on a branch this coin was released to commemorate Australias participation in the XV commonwealth games. This Kookaburra with a mintage of 15,000.
1993 Proof Kookaburra (Opera House Privy)
The 1993 Proof Silver Kookaburra features two Kookaburras on a branch, this coin was released to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House. This coin has a mintage of 15,000.
1990 Proof Kookaburra
The 1990 Proof Silver Kookaburra features Kookaburra on a branch and is the first silver proof kookaburra to be released, this coin has a mintage of 35,000.
