Australian Kookaburra 10 Oz Silver 2014

The Perth Mint has been dazzling coin collectors and bullion investors since 1899, when their production began. Along with a few other mints that are no longer open, Perth Mint played an important role in the history of the gold rush. Miners would provide the precious metals they actively found and Perth Mint would pay in ways of goods. Since then, Perth Mint has become a popular supplier of multiple coin collections and dependable bullion products.The Perth Mint has also had a fascination and respect for the Australian wildlife, so much so that it has produced several bullion coin series in honor of the amazing creatures. The Silver Kookaburra series is among the list, depicting the silly bird in different angles and positions every year. The Perth Mint also produces the Silver Kookaburra series in a variety of sizes, accommodating any and every preference.

The 2014 Silver Kookaburra 10 oz coin is .999 fine silver and in pristine brilliant uncirculated condition, with proof-like features. It also is struck in the Perth Mint and is packaged in a mint-sealed capsule. The Kookaburra on the reverse is a detailed picture of a lone bird, perched on a branch and in its natural habitat. The Kookaburra is native to Australia and its silly name matches its silly qualities. The Kookaburra's call sounds literally like human laughter. The most amazing part is depending on the type of Kookaburra, the call, or laugh rather, is different just like human laughter. The obverse features the masterpiece, by Ian Rank-Broadley, of Queen Elizabeth II. The obverse also carries the coin's monetary value and place of mintage. If you love the Kookaburra series, think about investing in the larger coins with a lower premium!