The 2013 Koala 1 oz 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 2013 Australian Koala 1 oz silver coin is 40.6 mm in diameter, and contains one troy ounce (31.1 grams) of 999 fine silver. They are legal tender in Australia, with a face value of 1 AUD. 477,209 of the 2013 Koala coins were produced.

The reverse design changes each year, and the 2013 coins feature a koala sat in the branches of a eucalyptus tree. The inscription “AUSTRALIAN KOALA”, “2013 1 oz 999 SILVER”, and the Perth Mint ‘P’ mark can also be found, alongside the initials ‘TV’ for designer Thomas Vaughan.

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 1 DOLLAR is also included, alongside the inscription “ELIZABETH II” and “AUSTRALIA”.

Collectors looking for a 2013 Australian Koala 1 oz silver coin need look no further. Coins are supplied in capsules.