**Coin Highlights:** - Contains 1/10 oz of .9995 fine Platinum. - Limited mintage of 15,000 coins. - Packaged individually in a protective plastic capsule. - **Obverse:** Features the Jody Clark effigy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, her years of reign (1952-2022), and the monetary denomination. - **Reverse:** Depicts a mother koala perched on a gum tree branch with her joey clinging to her back. The design also includes the inscription "KOALA," The Perth Mint’s "P" mint mark, and the coin’s weight and purity. - Sovereign Platinum coin backed by the Australian government. **Note:** The year and obverse design of the coin will vary depending on available inventory. **Koalas** Early European settlers initially mistook these tree-dwelling animals for monkeys or bears, leading to the common misnomer "koala bears." However, koalas are marsupials, like kangaroos and wombats. These endearing marsupials have evolved unique physical traits that support their arboreal lifestyle. Koalas use their two opposable digits to grasp branches and pick eucalyptus leaves, while their tough skin and sharp claws provide traction for climbing. They even have extra-thick fur on their bottoms to sit comfortably on branches for extended periods. Native to Australia, koalas are an ideal subject for this iconic coin series. **The Perth Mint** The Perth Mint, Australia’s oldest operating mint, is renowned for producing some of the world’s highest-quality precious metal bullion and collectible products. Alongside the kookaburra, the mint’s most famous coin programs include the Gold Kangaroo, Silver Kangaroo, Koala, Gold Lunar, Silver Lunar, Gold Swan, and Silver Swan series, as well as a wide range of specialty bullion releases.
$116.00
