Set of 5 x 1 oz 2013 Discover Australia Silver Coins | Perth Mint

This stunning 5-piece set includes five unique reverse designs including The Kangaroo, The Koala, The Emu, The Kookaburra, and The Platypus.

Highlights

• Individual coins may ship in plastic flip sleeves or presentation box depending on availability
• Consisting of 5 x 1 oz 999 Fine Silver
• Obverse: Features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Ian Rank-Broadley along with the country of issue, and legal tender value
• Reverse: Each coin features one of The Kangaroo, The Koala, The Emu, The Kookaburra, or The Platypus with a colourized background and matching inscription along with the year of issue, metal weight and purity
• These coins were issued as part of the Perth Mint’s Discover Australia Series

The Perth Mint opened in 1899 as the British Royal Mint’s 3rd branch in Australia. The historical Hay Street location handled gold refining until moving to a modern facility in April 1990. Ownership of the mint was transferred to the Government of Western Australia in July of 1970.