The 2009 Kookaburra 1 oz silver coin is produced by Perth Mint and issued by Australia. This series celebrates the kookaburra, a tree kingfisher native to Australia that has become an iconic part of the country’s wildlife. With changing annual designs, and struck to Perth Mint’s high quality standards, they are popular with collectors.

Each 2009 Australian Kookaburra 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. Perth Mint produced 300,000 of the 2009 1 oz Kookaburra coins.

The reverse design of the series changes each year, and in 2009 Perth Mint issued a special 20-coin set that included the previous 19 designs alongside this coin. The 2009 coins feature a kookaburra perched on a branch, with stylised sun beams behind it. The inscription “THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA”, “2009”, “1 oz 999 SILVER”, and a special ‘P20’ mark can also be found, alongside the initials ‘DB’ for designer Darryl Bellotti.

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”.

The 2009 Australian Kookaburra 1 oz silver coin is perfect for collectors looking to purchase one of these beautiful coins. Individual coins are supplied in capsules.