2013 Koala 1oz. 99.9% Pure Silver Color Proof Coin Discover Australia Series

Description

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SKU# OK1318DAAAEB
2013 Koala 1oz.Fine Silver Proof with Color
All coins offered in this listing are
unsearched!
(see ‘Additional Information’ below)
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Unlike many other coin dealers,
to protect against these risks, we do not sell 'second-hand' coins.  All of our world coins are stored in a climate controlled, smoke-free vault.
Specifications
SKU# - OK1318DAAAS
Silver Content – 1 Troy Ounce
Monetary Denomination – (a legal tender Australian coin)
Fineness (% purity) - 99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g) – 31.135
Diameter (mm) – 40.60
Thickness (mm) – 4.00
Maximum Mintage - 5,000
Designer – Ing Ing Jong
Description
The Koala is a unique Australian animal recognized by its bear-like face and thick grey fur.
Found mainly in the woodlands of eastern Australia's coastal regions, this revered marsupial spends most of its life in the tops of eucalyptus trees, dozing for up to 20 hours a day.
This tree dwelling creature is believed to get its name from the Indigenous words, meaning ‘no drink’. This is because the koala sources its hydration from a specific variety of eucalyptus leaves and is only seen to drink in drought situations or when ill.
This marvelous marsupial is found in a range of habitats, from coastal islands and tall eucalypt forests to inland woodlands.
Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver -
The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.
Colored Reverse Design –
The coin's reverse depicts an adult koala on a eucalyptus tree stump against a colored forest scene and picturesque sunset.
The inscriptions DISCOVER AUSTRALIA and KOALA, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark and the 2013 year-date are also included in the design.
Limited Mintage
- The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 of the Discover Australia – Koala 2013 1oz Silver Proof Coin,
with an issue limit of 3,500 individual coins.
Australian Legal Tender -
Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and monetary denomination on the obverse.
Presentation Packaging
- The Discover Australia – Koala 2013 1oz Silver Proof Coin is packaged in an individual display case, which features a timber lid, and stylized shipper.
Numbered Certificate of Authenticity -
The coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Shipping & Handling
Fast, free shipping & handling via USPS First Class Mail to all U.S. addresses.
USPS Priority Mail & Priority Mail
Express
are also available for an additional charge.
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Global Shipping Program.
Additional Information
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Photos:
When a listing offers multiples of the same coin, one coin is picked at random and photographed.  Since all coins offered in that listing are essentially identical, the coin photographed is representative of all coins offered.
Surface areas that appear black on some proof coin photos are actually highly polished, mirror-bright metal reflecting the color of the camera. We often include proof coin photos with the coin slightly tilted to better depict the mirror bright surfaces.  However, tilting the coin may
resulting
one side being
slightly
out of focus.
Our goal is to provide clear, high definition photos that accurately represent the coin(s) offered in each of our eBay listings.  Whenever possible, we use actual photos of our coins, rather than just stock artwork from the Mint.  We frequently update and upgrade the photos that appear with our listings, using improved cameras and lenses and better lighting.  We will honor your requests for additional photos as quickly as our schedule permits.