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1 oz Australian Kookaburra silver coins*
Out of stockManufacturer: Perth Mint ... read more
Introduction
Tavex is pleased to offer the Australian Silver Kookaburra coin, Australia’s most iconic silver bullion piece. This one-of-a-kind silver coin exhibits peerless quality and aesthetic beauty, yet is available at affordable prices. Issued for the first time in 1990 by the renowned Perth Mint, the Australian Silver Kookaburra was the world’s first silver bullion coin to commemorate one of nature’s most charming birds: the kookaburra in 99.9% pure silver. Considered legal tender in Australia, this coin carries a denomination of 30 Australian dollars and is suitable for any investor who would like to invest in legal tender silver coin that has a long-term track record of appreciating in value.
As a long-term partner of the Perth Mint, Tavex is able to offer market leading quotes for any desired quantity of this sparkly silver coin.
Why Buy
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Australian Silver Kookaburra coins track the price of silver. The value of Kookaburra coins is primarily determined by their fine silver content which is linked to the prevailing price of silver.
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The price of Australian Silver Kookaburras will rise with inflation. Silver has proven itself throughout history to be a great asset in times of high inflation, appreciating faster and higher than most other investments!
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Australian Silver Kookaburra coins are money. Silver Kookaburra bullion coins are legal tender in Australia and are accepted and exchanged as such over large parts of the world.
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Australian Silver Kookaburra coins are sold with low premiums. As a partner of the Perth Mint, Tavex is able to offer Silver Kookaburra coins with a low mark-up premium.
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Silver Kookaburras are popular among collectors. Silver Kookaburra coins are popular with collectors and investors because of their steadily appreciating value in the secondary market, a direct result of the coins’ annual mintage limit and varying design.
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The Silver Kookaburra coin is internationally recognised. As the only legal tender silver bullion coin in the world to portray a kookaburra, an animal native to Australia, investor recognition is ensured worldwide.
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This coin is .999 pure silver. Australian Silver Kookaburras are a great way to get this precious white metal in your hands.
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Australian Silver Kookaburra coins are the equivalent of savings. The historical low price of silver compared to gold makes it an ideal investment either for investors who wish to invest smaller amounts or for those who believe they are getting more precious metal for their “buck”, in anticipation of a steeper appreciation of the price of silver compared with gold.
History
The Australian Silver Kookaburra – a cherished silver coin
The Silver Kookaburra is one of the few legal tender silver coins to vary each year its main motif, the kookaburra bird. Many collectors cherish the changing motif, and likewise appreciate the excellent mint quality of the coin, the rich level of detail, and the silvery sparkle diffracted by the coin’s shiny and mat surfaces. The Silver Kookaburra coin will certainly catch the eye of anyone who admires precious artwork. All these facts contribute to making older issues of Silver Kookaburras gain value in the secondary market well above the melt value of the contained silver, a trend that is likely to continue.
The Silver Kookaburra coin depicts Australia’s famous Kookaburra bird
The “Kook” or Kookaburra is a bird native to Australia and, depending on the species (in total they are four), they grow to 25 to 45 cm in length and are most commonly found in humid woodlands or dry savannas. Originally, the name of the kookaburra is derived from an indigenous Australian language in which it is referred to as the “guuguubarra”. What makes the bird so charming is its unique call, which sounds like a combination of laughter and a series of long rolling “rs”.
The Perth Mint is a world distinguished mint and precious metals refiner that is located in the City of Perth, in Western Australia. The Perth Mint was founded in 1896 by Britain’s Royal Mint in response to the newly discovered gold deposits in Western Australia. Perth Mint’s task was to refine gold ore from the mines and to strike sovereign gold coins from the refined bullion. Between 1899 and 1931 the Pert Mint produced a considerable amount of gold sovereigns which were distributed in Australia and throughout the British Empire to be used as circulating currency. British control over Perth Mint was relinquished in 1971 to the Government of Western Australia which then assumed ownership of the mint. Today, the Perth Mint is hailed for the exceptional quality of its world class investment bullion coins like the Kookaburra and Koala silver coins, and the Lunar Series. The Perth Mint has been a member of the London Gold Market (predecessor of the LBMA) since 1934. The swan design, which is the Mint’s official assay stamp registered with the LBMA, is recognised internationally and was inspired by the Mint’s location in Perth, where the main river, the Swan, runs through the city.
Product weight in grams
31.107
Silver weight in grams
31.1035
Fineness
999
Silver weight in troy ounces
1
Diameter
40.9
Thickness
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Face value description
1 dollar
Manufacturer
The Perth Mint, Australia
Obverse
The obverse portrays the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. Above the Queen’s effigy is the text “ELIZABETH II” and “AUSTRALIA”. Inscribed below the effigy is the nominal face value of 1 dollar and the designer’s initials “JC” –Jody Clark. Starting from 2024 the Kookaburra coins have a new obverse design by Dan Thorne, depicting the His Majesty King Charles III.
Reverse
The reverse displays Australia’s most famous bird, the kookaburra, and above it is inscribed “AUSTRALIA KOOKABURRA”. Below the kookaburra is the year of mintage, the weight, purity and "SILVER". To the left is the letter “P” which stands for Perth Mint.
Packaging
Each coin is individually packaged in a hard plastic capsule at the Perth Mint.
Delivery
When you place an order through our online store, you can choose to have your products delivered by FAN Courier or to pick them up in person at one of our offices in Bucharest or Cluj.
Delivery by FAN Courier: after we have received and confirmed your payment, the products will be shipped within 24 hours. The delivery time is within 1-5 business days. FAN Courier will contact you by phone.
Pick-up from Tavex offices: you are welcome to come and collect your products at one of our offices in Bucharest or Cluj, on the same day we have received your payment.
In both cases, you must bring a valid ID to collect the products. Please note that the payer, customer and recipient must be the same person.
Insurance
The package is fully insured and, in the extremely unlikely event that the package is lost or damaged, we will resend the items or refund your money.
Packaging
Products are wrapped in protective packaging and placed in a discreet, unbranded package.
Shipment Tracking
Once the products have been packaged and dispatched, you will receive instructions and a code to track the shipment.
Delays
In the event of a delay in delivery, or if the product you ordered is out of stock, we will always contact you by email to provide you with delivery details.
Shipping Cost
Tavex provides fast, easy and secure shipping for all orders placed online. For orders with a total value of over 100 lei, shipping is free.
High stock availability
Most Tavex products are always in stock and therefore Tavex can deliver quickly and pick up on the same day at top prices on the market. Tavex is the official partner of the world’s largest mints, such as Perth Mint Australia, Austrian Mint (Münze Österreich), China Great Wall Coins Investments Ltd., PAMP Suisse and Valcambi refineries – market leaders in gold bullion production – but also of many other gold refineries and dealers.
Same-day product pickup
You can visit of our offices to benefit from a free consultation or to find out more details about a specific product. If you purchase online, you can pick up your purchased products on the same day that the payment is processed.
Low prices
Thanks to over 25 years of experience and large transaction volumes, Tavex can offer you the best prices on the market. At the same time, you can maximize your return on investment due to the low margins and spreads operated by Tavex.
