The 2012 Koala 1 kg silver coin is produced by Perth Mint and issued by Australia. Perth Mint produces a variety of silver bullion coins that celebrate the country’s diverse range of wildlife. With changing annual designs, and struck to Perth Mint’s high quality standards, they are popular with collectors.

Each 2012 Australian Koala 1 kilo silver coin is 101 mm in diameter, and contains one kilogram (1,000 grams) of 999 fine silver. They are legal tender in Australia, with a face value of 30 AUD. 19,551 of the 2012 1 kg Koala coins were produced.

The reverse design changes each year, and the 2012 coins feature a sleepy koala snoozing on the branch of a eucalyptus tree. The inscription “AUSTRALIAN KOALA”, “2012 1 KILO 999 SILVER”, and the Perth Mint ‘P’ mark can also be found, alongside the initials ‘AH’ for designer Aleysha Howarth.

The obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (head of state of the British Commonwealth) by Ian Rank-Broadley whose initials ‘IRB’ can be seen below the Queen’s neck. The coin’s face value of 30 DOLLARS is also included, alongside the inscription “ELIZABETH II” and “AUSTRALIA”.

Collectors looking for a 2012 Australian Koala 1 kg silver coin need look no further. These impressively large coins are supplied in a capsule.