10 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Koala - Silver Bullion Coinage)
Australia • 10 Cents • Silver (.999) • 2012
- Denomination
- 10 Cents
- Issuer
- Australia
- Struck
- 2012
- Composition
- Silver (.999)
- Currency
- Dollar
- Weight
- 3.135 g
- Diameter
- 20.6 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 1789 · KM 1838
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Where it came from
The 2012 Australian 10-cent silver bullion coin featuring the koala is part of a broader program by the Perth Mint that showcases iconic Australian wildlife. These coins were produced to serve as both legal tender and high-purity silver investment pieces, catering to a market of collectors and bullion investors who value the intersection of government-backed currency and symbolic national imagery.
The obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, a design standard for Australian coinage of that era, known for its realistic and dignified portrayal of the monarch. The reverse showcases the koala, an enduring symbol of Australian fauna, rendered with fine detail to highlight the texture of the animal's fur and its natural habitat. This series is widely regarded for its consistent design language and the mint's commitment to striking quality.
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