2013 Australian Kookaburra High Relief Silver Coin Released

The 2013 Australian Kookaburra High Relief Silver Coin is now available from the Perth Mint of Australia. Its mintage is limited to 10,000.

Each coin is struck to proof quality from one ounce of .999 fine silver. Shown on the reverse of the strike is a design depicting two young kookaburras.

This release marks the second year in which the Perth Mint has issued a Kookaburra silver coin in high relief. The series itself, however, dates back to 1990. That year, the Perth Mint kicked off the Silver Kookaburras in a related bullion program. Demand proved strong for the bullion silver coins from both investors and collectors. Consequently, numismatic versions appeared a few years later.

Annually changing reverse designs insure continued interest in the series.

High Relief Kookaburra Coin Designs and Specifications

The 2013 Kookaburra High Relief Silver Coin shows two young birds on its reverse. This design was completed by Perth Mint artist Natasha Muhl and made its debut with the release of the related 2013 Kookaburra Silver Bullion Coins on September 3, 2012.

Both birds are shown perched on a tree branch. A background of bush flowers can also be seen. Reverse inscriptions include "AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA," "2013 1 oz 999 SILVER" and the Perth Mint’s historic ‘P’ mintmark.

Shown on the obverse is the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Obverse inscriptions include "ELIZABETH II," "AUSTRALIA" and "1 DOLLAR."

Each coin is struck as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act of 1965. As indicated by the obverse inscriptions, the face value is AUS $1.

These silver coins come housed in a black Perth Mint presentation case. An illustrated shipper and a numbered certificate of authenticity is also included.

Maximum diameter of each coin is 32.60 mm with a maximum thickness of 6.00 mm and a minimum gross weight of 31.135 grams.

Additional information and ordering details for the 2013 Australian Kookaburra High Relief Silver Coin may be found on the Perth Mint of Australia website at www.perthmint.com.au. Current pricing is listed at AUS $92.73, or US $95.08, but may change with market fluctuations. An affiliate link to it follows:

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