2021 $1 Australian Quokka 1oz Silver Proof Coloured Coin

2022 $1 Australian Quokka 1oz Silver Proof Coloured Coin.

The Perth Mint is excited to release this 1oz silver proof coloured coin featuring a quokka and it's joey.

Quokkas are wallaby-like marsupials found mainly in the south west region of Western Australia, particularly Rottnest Island, an idyllic location 18 kilometres off the coast near Perth. About the same size of domestic cats, the quokka has thick, grey-brown fur, a broad face, shiny black eyes and round furry ears.Thanks to its cute, smiley appearance and an acceptance of humans, the quokka has become a popular subject for 'selfies' in the age of social media.

Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% Pure Silver and issued as Australian legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 of the Quokka 2022 1oz Silver Proof Coloured Coins.

The coin's reverse features a coloured image of a quokka and its young 'joey' amongst other wildlife, including Rottnest Island daisies. The inscription 'QUOKKA' and The Perth's 'P' Mintmark.

The coin's obverse features the Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2022 year-date and the monetary denomination.

Each coin is housed in a classic display case with a clear lid. Packaged with an illustrated shipper, each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Denomination :        $1

Metal :                     Silver

Weight :                  31.107 gms

Diameter :               40.90 mm

Mintage :                 5,000

Authenticity :            The Perth Mint Certificate of Authenticity