Obverse: The obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II designed by artist Ian Rank-Broadley. Surrounding the portrait are the inscriptions ELIZABETH II and AUSTRALIA, with the denomination 30 DOLLARS engraved below. This portrait was used on most Australian coins from 1999 to 2018 and represents Australia’s constitutional monarchy, with Queen Elizabeth II as head of state.
Reverse: The reverse depicts two koalas – a mother and her young – resting on a eucalyptus branch. The design captures the calm and natural beauty of these animals. The top bears the inscription AUSTRALIAN KOALA, the Perth Mint mintmark P appears to the right, and the bottom reads 2011 1 KILO 999 SILVER, indicating the year, weight, and silver purity.
Packaging: Each coin is housed in an original hard plastic capsule from The Perth Mint, protecting it from damage and oxidation.
About the coin: The 2011 1 kg Silver Koala coin is part of the famous Australian Koala series, first issued in 2007. Each year’s design features a new depiction of the koala in its natural Australian habitat. The coin is struck from 99.9% pure silver, has a diameter of 100.6 mm, a thickness of 14.6 mm, and a face value of 30 Australian dollars. The 2011 issue had a mintage of approximately 75,000 coins and is highly prized by collectors and investors alike.
