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1oz. Australian Kookaburra Silver Bullion Coin

1990 - Present

The Australian Kookaburra Silver bullion coin was introduced in 1990 by Australia's prestigious Perth Mint. It is the Perth Mint's longest-running and one of its most popular silver bullion coin series.

Native to Australia and New Guinea, Kookaburras belong to the family of birds called tree kingfishers, which grow from 11 inches to 17 inches in length. 

The name "Kookaburra" originates from a group of Aboriginal Australian people known as the Wiradjuri people, they are from central New South Wales.

The Kookaburra has a loud, distinctive call known for sounding like laughter.  Hear the Kookaburra's unique call in the video below.

Design of the
1oz. Australian Kookaburra
Silver Bullion Coin

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.

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

Inscriptions:

• CHARLES III
• AUSTRALIA
• •  1 DOLLAR  •
• DT - designer's initials under the King's profile

Note: The first two years (1990 and 1991) of the 1 oz. Australian Kookaburra silver bullion coin had a face value of "5 DOLLARS." From 1992 to the present day, the face value of the coin has been "1 DOLLAR."

Obverse side photo provided courtesy of The Perth Mint

Reverse

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 
  
• 1oz
  
• 9999 SILVER
• P - Mint Mark of the Perth Mint 
• WR - initials of the reverse side's designer Wade Robinson (located under the trunk of the tree)

The edge of the silver bullion coin is reeded.

Note: From 1990 - 2007 the Silver Kookaburra bullion coin did not have a Mint Mark.

Reverse side photo provided courtesy of The Perth Mint

1oz. Australian Kookaburra
Silver Bullion Coin Information:

Introduction:...........1990

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

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

Face Value:..............$5 AUD - 1990 - 1991

Face Value:..............$1 AUD - 1992 to Present Day

Silver Content:.........1 troy oz.

Total Weight:...........31.10 grams

Purity:......................99.90% / 999 (1990 - 2017)

Purity:......................99.99% / 9999 (2018 - Present) (per mille)

Diameter:.................40.60 mm

Thickness:................2.98 mm

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

Obverse Designer:....Ian Rank-Broadley (1998 - 2018)

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

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

Reverse Designer:....Changes Yearly

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

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

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

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1990....300,000

Designer: Stuart Devlin

1991....300,000

Designer: Stuart Devlin

1992....219,694

Designer: John Bergdahl

1993....190,581

Designer: Leslie Adonis

1994....174,561......................available at Walmart (while supplies last)

Designer: Milena Milan

1995....154,247...........available at Walmart.here (mint) & here (spotted)(while supplies last)

Designer: Tony Dean

1996....170,105

Designer: Jovan Radanovich

1997....159,497

Designer: Raphael David Maklouf

1998....103,119......................available at Walmart (while supplies last)

Designer: Louise Pinder

1999....109,364..........Perth Mint's 100th Anniversary (P100 mint mark)

Designer: Sara Langridge

2000....104,169

Designer: Mathew Gee

2001....169,265

Designer: Mathew Gee

2002....91,604

Designer: Jovan Radanovich

2003....109,439......................available at Walmart (while supplies last)

Designer: Louis Kwan

2004....84,455

Designer: Jovan Radanovich

2005....95,145

Designer: Sarah Anderson

2006....87,044........................available at Walmart (while supplies last)

Designer: Ryan Vanderwiel

2007....213,436

Designer: Justin Graham

2008....300,000.......................available at Walmart (while supplies last)

Designer: Shevaun Buschenhofen

2009....300,000

Designer: Darryl Bellotti

2010....300,000......................available at Walmart (while supplies last)

Designer: Elise Martinson

2011....500,000.......................available at Walmart (while supplies last)

Designer: Elise Martinson

2012....500,000....................available at Walmart (while supplies last)

Designer: Darryl Bellotti

2013....500,000......................available at Walmart (while supplies last)

Designer: Natasha Muhl

2014....500,000

Designer: Natasha Muhl

2015....500,000 (25th Anniversary)..............available at Walmart (while supplies last)

Designer: Stuart Devlin

2016....500,000.......................available at Walmart (while supplies last)

Designer: Natasha Muhl

2017....406,265.......................available at Walmart (while supplies last)

Designer: Natasha Muhl

2018....243,740.......................available at Walmart (while supplies last)

Designer: Neil Hollis

2019....219,660....................available at Walmart (while supplies last)

Designer: Alyesha Howarth

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2020....375,914 (30th Anniversary)...........available at Walmart (while supplies last)

Designer: Stuart Devlin

2021....266,676......500,000 max.mintage...........available at Walmart (while supplies last)

Designer: Aleysha Howarth

2022....500,000........500,000 max.mintage.........available at Walmart (while supplies last)

Designer: Natasha Muhl

2023....344,975........500,000 max.mintage.........available at Walmart (while supplies last)

Designer: Wade Robinson

2024....TBA...........500,000 max.mintage...........available at Walmart (while supplies last)

Designer: Sean Rogers

35th Anniversary Kookaburra

35th Anniversary Privy: Celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Kookaburra coin with the original 1990 design included as a privy mark.

2025....TBA...........500,000 max.mintage...........available at Walmart (while supplies last)

Designer: Sean Rogers

2026....TBA...........500,000 max.mintage...........available at Walmart (while supplies last)

Designer: Wade Robinson

TBA - To be announced

Mintage figures were last updated on 05/29/26

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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