2015 Australian Kookaburra Silver Coin In High Relief!

In 1990, the Perth Mint of Australia introduced a new series of silver coins depicting one of its native birds, the kookaburra. Since that debut, Australian Kookaburra silver coins have become one of the most popular annual series in existence.

Kookaburra High Relief Silver Coin

To mark a quarter of a century since their introduction, the Perth Mint has released unique 25th anniversary editions in 1-ounce and 5-ounce sizes that are in collector proof quality and in high-relief to enhance their detail.

Silver Coin Design and Specifications

Normally on these coins, the kookaburra design changes annually. In celebration of the anniversary, however, these new silver coins feature the original 1990 design by Dr. Stuart Devlin. 

Inscribed around the scene are THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA, 1 OZ. 999 SILVER and the date range of the program 1990-2015. In addition, a special ‘P25′ mintmark is used to reflect the 25th anniversary.

Offered on the obverse is the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. Inscriptions include ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, 2015 and the legal tender face value of the coins.

The 2015 25th Anniversary Kookaburra High Relief Silver Coins may be ordered from the Perth Mint via its website of www.perthmint.com.au.

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2015 Making of a Nation Silver Coin for ANZAC Spirit Anniversary!

Produced in association with the Australian War Memorial, the Perth Mint of Australia recently released the 2015 Making of a Nation Silver Proof Coin as part of its popular ANZAC SPIRIT 100th Anniversary series.

2015 Making of a Nation Silver Coin

[Shown: 2015 Making of a Nation Silver Coin]

These coins are struck from one ounce of 99.9% pure silver and only 7,500 will be sold. Featured on the silver coin’s reverse is a historic First World War design of soldiers approaching the Gallipoli shore.

"The 1915 Gallipoli campaign of World War I was considered a costly military failure, but from this defeat the Anzac legend was born," describes the Perth Mint. "The Anzacs had earned an enduring place in the Australian psyche, creating an incredible story of courage and endurance in the face of death and despair."

Also issued at the same time was a the 2015 Baptism of Fire 2 oz Gold Proof High Relief Coin which offers another depiction of the Gallipoli campaign. This coin is no longer available from the Mint, however, having quickly sold out with its extremely low mintage of 100.

Silver Coin Designs and Specifications
On reverses are Australian troops in wooden row boats. In the distance, the rugged terrain of the Gallipoli shore appears. Inscribed above is 1915, Making of a Nation, and the Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mint mark. Adding to its uniqueness, a red poppy also appears toward the top of the coin.

Struck as legal tender of Australia, the obverse includes the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Obverse inscriptions include ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, 1 oz 999 SILVER, 2015 and 1 DOLLAR.

Special edge lettering is found on the rim of each coin spelling the words PRIDE, RESPECT and GRATITUDE.

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