Since its launch in 1990, the Australian Silver Kookaburra series from the Perth Mint has become a well-known choice among silver collectors. Each year, a new reverse design showcases the kookaburra in a unique scene. The 1996 1 oz Australian Silver Kookaburra Coins are now available from BGASC.

Highlights:

• Comes with an acrylic capsule!
• 7th date in the 1 oz Silver Kookaburra Series!
• Final mintage of 170,105 coins!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• The face value of $1 (AUD) is fully backed by the Australian government.
• On the obverse of the coin is Queen Elizabeth II.
• The reverse depicts a kookaburra in flight in right-profile relief.

Each 1996 1 oz Australian Silver Kookaburra Coin comes in a secure acrylic capsule. The Perth Mint set a mintage cap of 300,000 for this release, with final sales reaching 170,105 coins. This years issue also stands out as one of the last to feature Raphael Makloufs well-known portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

Obverse

On the obverse of the 1996 Australian Silver Kookaburra Coin, Queen Elizabeth II is depicted in right-profile relief wearing the George IV State Diadem. The portrait by Raphael Maklouf is widely recognized for its graceful and timeless appearance.

Reverse

The reverse side of the 1996 1 oz Silver Kookaburra Coin features the bird soaring with its wings open, shown in right-profile relief. Today, the kookaburra is remembered not only in traditional stories but also in popular culture, including childrens songs celebrating its place in Australian life.

History

The kookaburra has long been viewed with respect in Aboriginal culture. Its loud, laughing call was thought to signal the start of each day and protect people from harm. Many stories describe the kookaburra as a wise and fair figure who helped maintain order and even shared the gift of fire.

Ordering

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