2012 1kg Koala Silver Coin

Product Overview

The 2012 1 kg Australian Koala Silver Coin is a premium large‑format bullion and collector piece issued by The Perth Mint. Struck from 1 kilogram (approx. 32.15 troy ounces) of .999 fine silver, this edition celebrates the iconic Australian koala in a distinct annual design. The coin carries Australian legal tender status and comes from a respected mint with worldwide recognition. It is highly sought after by both silver investors and numismatic collectors for its size, purity, and design significance. 

Acquired from a private collection, while encapsulated, this coin may show patina or marks in line with age. 

Key Features & Benefits

Massive silver content: 1 kg (≈32.15 oz) of .999 fine silver. 

Trusted mint & legal tender: Struck by The Perth Mint and backed by the Australian government. 

Collector appeal: Large format coin, annual design change featuring the koala motif, adding design variation and rarity. 

Investment value: With its size and high purity, it offers excellent silver‑weight per piece and strong resale recognition.

Design & Craftsmanship

Reverse – The reverse features a charming depiction of a koala clinging to a eucalyptus tree branch, surrounded by inscriptions “AUSTRALIAN KOALA”, “2012”, “1 KILO 999 SILVER”, and The Perth Mint’s “P” mintmark. 

Obverse – The obverse bears the right‑profile effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (by Ian Rank‑Broadley), with inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, and the face value (AUD 30). 

The coin is struck to a high standard of finish, with precision relief and a reeded edge, befitting its heritage as a premium large‑format silver coin.

Authentication & Specifications

Weight – 1 kilogram (approx. 32.15 troy ounces) 

Purity – .999 fine silver (99.9%) 

Denomination – 30 Australian Dollars (AUD)

Diameter – Approx. 100.6 mm 

Thickness – Approx. 14.6 mm 

Mint – The Perth Mint (Australia)

Packaging & Availability

This 1 kg Koala silver coin was produced in limited numbers relative to smaller sized issues, making it relatively scarce among large silver bullion coins. It is ideally suited for collectors wanting a showpiece size coin or investors looking to hold large silver weight in a single piece.