2016 $1 Australian Koala 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin

2016 $1 Australian Koala 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin.The Perth mint has released the stunning 1oz Australian Koala Silver Proof High Relief coin, featuring one of Australia’s most beloved marsupials.The koala is a warm-blooded marsupial that lives mainly on the eastern coast of Australia. Dependent on whether it is found in the southern parts of eastern Australia or in the northern parts, its size and colour will vary.This unique animal sleeps for up to 19 hours a day due to its low metabolic rate and can live for 20 years or more.Struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz pure 99.9% Silver to proof quality, each coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.An issue limit of 8,000 applies to the 2016 Australia Koala 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin and will be released in this packaging from a maximum mintage of 10,000.The coin’s reverse features an adult koala walking along a branch of a eucalyptus tree. The design includes the inscription AUSTRALIAN KOALA, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ Mintmark and 2016 year-date.The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II along with the denomination are featured on the coin’s reverse.The coin’s high relief reverse and obverse are minted on concave surfaces to ensure the optimum flow of metal is achieved by the strike of the die.Each coin is housed in a classic grey display case within an illustrated shipper, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.Denomination :  $1Quality :            Proof High ReliefMetal :              SilverWeight :            31.135 gmsDiameter :         40.60 mmMintage :           5,000Certificate of Authenticity : Numbered Certificate of Authenticity.Advertising Date : 2nd August 2016Release Date :      2nd August 2016