The koala bear is an Australian icon, a charming ambassador of the continent’s eclectic animal world! The Australian Silver Koala coin celebrates Australia’s rich natural heritage and, of course, this interesting marsupial! As coin investors and collectors may know, the Perth Mint was established as far back as 1899 as a distinguished branch of the British Royal Mint. The Perth Mint’s offerings continue to be renowned for their excellent craftsmanship and extraordinary artistry.
The Royal Mint of England originally opened the Perth Mint of Australia in 1899 as a branch of the London facility. It continued in operation as a branch of the Royal Mint until ownership transferred to the State Government of Western Australia in 1970.
Today, the Perth Mint is the official issuer of the Australian Federal Government’s Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Program. In addition, it produces some of the world’s most unusual collectible coins.阅读全文