2012 Australian Kangaroo High Relief Silver Coin

Available now from the Perth Mint of Australia is the 2012 Australian Kangaroo 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin. The limited mintage release of this strike marks the third annual issue of the high relief silver proof coin series that dates back to 2010.

That year not only saw the high relief debut, but it also marked the first time the kangaroo coins were struck from .999 fine silver. Previous to that point, the Perth Mint produced kangaroo coins from gold.

Collectors rushed to obtain coins of the new precious metal series leading to a quick sell-out of the 2010 high relief. Its follow-up in 2011 also proved popular, leading the Perth to issue this third strike of the program.

In order to obtain the high relief images featured on the silver coin, the Perth produces each with concave surfaces on both the obverse and reverse. This ensures an optimum flow of metal as each is struck with the die resulting in a coin with an enhanced level of detail owing to its increased relief.

Kangaroo High Relief Silver Coin Designs and Specifications

The reverse image on the proof coin depicts a kangaroo and was designed by Perth Mint artist Wade Robinson. It shows the marsupial in the Australian bush along with a windmill. Inscriptions found on the reverse read "AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO" and "2012 1 OZ 999 SILVER."

In addition, the Perth Mint’s historic ‘P’ mintmark may also be seen.

Each silver coin is struck as legal tender of Australia under the Australian Currency Act of 1965. They carry a face value of AUD $1.

As legal tender, the obverse of the proof depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. Obverse inscriptions include "ELIZABETH II," "AUSTRALIA" and "1 DOLLAR."

Containing one troy ounce of 99.9% pure silver, the coin has a maximum diameter of 32.60 mm with a maximum thickness of 6.00 mm. Minimum gross weight of each piece is 31.135 grams.

The Perth Mint places each silver coin in a display case and ships it inside an illustrated shipper along with a numbered certificate of authenticity. That certificate indicates the maximum worldwide mintage of the coin which is just 20,000.

The 2012 Australian Kangaroo High Relief Silver Coin may be purchased directly from the Perth Mint for AUD $100.00.

Ad Banner to Perth Mint Website for New Coin Releases

About the Perth Mint

The Royal Mint of England established the Perth Mint (www.perthmint.com.au) as a branch facility in 1899 to refine and strike gold recovered from nearby deposits. Ownership was transferred to the State Government of Western Australia in 1970. Today the Perth is responsible for the Australian Federal Government’s Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Program in addition to striking some of the most unique numismatic coins in the world.