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Silver Kookaburra

Country:Australia
Metal:Silver
First Year:1990
Sizes:1 Kilo, 10 oz, 2 oz, 1 oz
Finish:Prooflike (reverse-proof), proof
Mint:The Perth Mint
Fineness:.999
Obverse:Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.
Reverse:Kookaburra (a bird; design varies each year).
Status:Major Collectible Bullion Coin
 
Size Total Weight Diameter (max) Thickness (max) Face Value Remedy Allowance Milled Edge Serrations
1 Kilogram 32.23118 Troy Ounce 101.00mm 14.60mm$30 1.50 grams 160*
10 Ounce 10.0422 Troy Ounce 75.50mm 8.70mm$10 1.00 grams 120*
2 Ounce 2.018 Troy Ounce 50.30mm 4.50mm$2 0.50 grams 80*
1 Ounce 1.017 Troy Ounce 40.60mm 4.00mm$1 0.50 grams 250
 
Notes:Different design every year (except LBCs - Large Bullion Coins, 2oz+).
 Only major legal tender, pure silver coin to change design each year.
 Mintages each year are pre-announced.
 In 1990 and 1991, the 1oz coin had a face value of $5.
 In 1990 and 1991, only the 1oz coin was minted.
 1996: 5,000 each of Germany, France, Great Britain, Greece, Belgium privys.
 1997: 5,000 each of Finland, Portugal, Italy, The Netherlands, Denmark privys.
 1998: 5,000 each of Ireland, Luxembourg (and 3 other?) privys.
 * Serrations with a (*) by them are interrupted

This page last updated November 11, 1999.
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