1991 2 oz Australian Koala Platinum Proof Coin

1991 2 oz Australian Koala Platinum Proof Coin

Introducing the 1991 2 oz Australian Koala Platinum Proof Coin.

The Australian Koala Series is crafted by the Perth Mint and stands out from other coin collections because it comprises silver, gold, and platinum coins of different sizes and finishes.

Another trademark of the Koala Series is providing the Koala with a distinctive depiction at each annual strike. 

Koalas are not found in rainforests or deserts; instead, they inhabit the tall eucalyptus forests and low eucalyptus woodlands of eastern mainland Australia and certain islands off the southern and eastern coasts. 

These Platinum Koalas are proof coins containing 2 Troy oz of 99.95% pure platinum. They have legal tender status through an AUD 500 face value and feature a unique Koala depiction.

Coin Highlights

• Contains 2 oz of .9995 fine platinum;
• Proof Coin
• Produced by the Australian Perth Mint;
• Limited mintage of 201 units;
• Bears a face value of $500, guaranteed by the Australian government;
• The 1991 Koala design is on the reverse side;
• The obverse features Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

The Design

The obverse portrays Queen Elizabeth II’s effigy, designed by Raphael Maklouf. Her Majesty’s bust is encircled by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,” and “500 DOLLARS,” which describe the coin’s face value.

The 1991 Koala reverse design depicts this lovely marsupial clinched on a eucalyptus tree branch. The accompanying engravings describe the coin’s series, weight, purity, metal content, and issuance reading “THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA,” “2 OZ 9995 PLATINUM,” “1991.”

Because it is a proof coin, its surfaces exhibit a mirror-like luster while the design elements are frosted, making an interesting contrast.

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