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Updated on 09/09/2026

1 kilo. Australian Kookaburra
Silver Bullion Coin

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1992 - Present

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In 1992, following the successful release of the 1 oz. Australian Kookaburra Silver bullion coin, the Perth Mint added three more bullion coins to the series.

The 2 oz., 10 oz., and 1 kilo. sizes were added to the popular Kookaburra silver bullion coin series; all except for the 2oz. silver bullion coin are still minted. 

The Silver Kookaburra is Australia's Perth Mint longest-running silver bullion coin series.

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Design of the
1 kilo. Australian Kookaburra
Silver Bullion Coin

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Obverse

The direction of the monarch's face is a subtle difference between the 2023 and the current Australian Kookaburra silver bullion coin.

On the 2023 Australian Kookaburra, the late Queen Elizabeth II is facing the right, whereas since 2024 Australian Kookaburra portrays the new King of England, Charles III, facing the left.

Changing the direction a monarch faces on British Commonwealth coinage is a tradition that dates back to the 17th century for the British Royal Family.

Note: The 2023 silver Kookaburra bullion coin features the final design of Queen Elizabeth II used on Australian coins, created by Jody Clark.

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The obverse side of the 1 kilo. Australian Kookaburra silver bullion coin portrays the profile of His Majesty, King Charles III, designed by David Thorne. 

Inscriptions:

• CHARLES III
• AUSTRALIA
• • 30 DOLLARS •  
• DT - designer's initials under the King's profile
  

The Edge of the silver bullion coin is Reeded.

Obverse side photo provided courtesy of SD Bullion

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Reverse

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Each year, the Australian Kookaburra showcases a New unique design on its reverse side, reflecting the bird's natural behavior and its interactions with the surrounding environment.

Inscriptions:

• KOOKABURRA
• Year of Issue 
  
• 1 KILO
  
• 9999 SILVER
• P - Mint Mark of the Perth Mint.
• WR - initials of the reverse side's designer Wade Robinson
  

Reverse side photo provided courtesy of SD Bullion

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1 kilo. Australian Kookaburra Silver
Bullion Coin Information:

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Introduction:..............1992

IRA Approved:............Yes

Grade:........................Uncirculated

Face Value:................$30 AUD

Silver Content:...........1 Troy kilo.

Total Weight:.............2.2 lbs / 32.15 Troy oz. / 1,000.100 grams

Purity:.......................99.90% / 999 (1992 - 2017)

Purity:.......................99.99% / 999.9 (2018 - Present) (per mille)

Diameter:..................100.60 mm

Thickness:.................14.60 mm

Mint Mark:.................No - 1990 - 2007

Mint Mark:.................Yes - 2008 to Present Day ("P" = The Perth Mint)

Obverse Designer:.....Raphael David Maklouf (1990 - 1997)

Obverse Designer:.....Ian Rank-Broadley (1992-2018)

Obverse Designer:.....Jody Clark (2019 - 2023)

Obverse Designer:.....David Thorne (2024 - Present)

Reverse Designer:.....Changes Yearly

Edge:.........................Reeded

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1 kilo. Australian Kookaburra
Silver Bullion Coin 
Mintage Figures

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Year     Mintage

1992....47,348

1993....13,550

1994....32,781

1995....11,721

1996....8,961

1997....7,967

1998....4,688

1999....4,714

2000....4,556

2001....3,108

2002....2,856

2003....3,016

2004....2,712

2005....2,100

2006....4,467

2007....17,314

2008....32,973

2009....74,757

2010....58,968

2011....78,145

2012....51,596

2013....41,911

2014....34,534

2015....27,094

2016....13,355

2017....10,936

2018....11,716

2019....15,084

2020....13,665   //   30th Anniversary Version....2,500

2021....5,261

2022....6,656

2023....4,338

2024....n/a

2025....n/a

2026....n/a

n/a = not available

Mintage figures were last updated on 05/24/26

The Perth Mint has updated its mintage figures only up to 2023, and it is expected to provide further updates on these numbers.

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