2010 PCGS PR-69 First Strikes 1 oz Australian Koala High Relief Proof Gold Coin with Box and COA

2010 PCGS PR-69 First Strikes 1 oz Australian Koala High Relief Proof Gold Coin with Box and COA

The Perth Mint, a prestigious Australian refinery, is globally recognized for its exceptionally pure bullion products and highly sought-after series. 

In addition to the Kookaburra Series, the Koala Series features unique annual designs of native Australian species, making them highly collectible. 

This Koala coin is a proof gold coin weighing 1 Troy oz of 99.99% pure gold, housed in an original mint box with a Certificate of Authenticity. It was among those made publicly available within the first 30 days of the official release, sealed, and certified by PCGS as PR-69 coins. 

You can acquire a 2010 1 oz Australian Koala High Relief Proof Gold Coin at SD Bullion, housed in the Perth Mint’s Box with a COA, sealed and certified by PCGS as a PR-69 First Strikes coin.

Coin Highlights:

• Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as a PR-69 sample by PCGS;
• Proof coin with high relief effect;
• Contains 1 oz of .9999 pure gold;
• Issued by the Perth Mint;
• Taken from the mint within the first 30 days of public release;
• Bears a 100-dollar denomination backed by Australia;
• The reverse features the Koala;
• The obverse depicts Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II;
• Housed in an original mint box with a COA.

The Design

The Koala is a native marsupial commonly seen in the Australian eastern and southwest, especially around Eucalyptus woodland, as its diet is mostly based on Eucalyptus leaves.

The 2010 reverse design showcases a koala perched on a branch eating Eucalyptus leaves. The design informs the coin’s weight, metal content, and purity through the following: “1 oz .9999 GOLD.” A characteristic “P” on the left corresponds to the Perth Mint mintmark.

The obverse design consists of Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, encircled by Her Majesty’s name, the country’s name, the year of issuance, and face value.

A PCGS PR-69 First Strikes Coin 

The Sheldon Grading Scale ranges from 1 to 70 and is used as a parameter for third-party services, like PCGS, which stands for Professional Coin Grading Service, to appraise and grade coins.

According to the scale, PR stands for Proof Coin, indicating a coin produced for collection purposes, which exhibits mirror-like surfaces in contrast with frosted design elements. 69 is the grade attributed to coins whose flaws are almost invisible.

PCGS considers “First Strikes” a coin purchased from the Mint within the first 30 days of its public release.

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