Obverse: the obverse of the coin features the fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. Around the portrait is the inscription ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and the denomination 1 DOLLAR. The portrait was designed by Ian Rank-Broadley.
Reverse: the reverse depicts a kookaburra, Australia’s national bird, perched on a wooden fence post wrapped in barbed wire. The inscription AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA appears at the top, with the year of issue 2016, weight 1oz, and silver purity 999 SILVER below. The design was created by Natasha Muhl.
About the coin: this is one of the most popular releases in the Perth Mint’s Australian Kookaburra silver coin series. The 2016 edition is notable for its striking design, high-quality minting, and 99.9% pure silver. It is highly valued among collectors and investors for its limited mintage and annually changing reverse motif.
