2024 Australia 1 oz Silver Perth Mint's 125th Anniversary
The Perth Mint, established on June 20, 1899, during the peak of Western Australia’s gold rush, celebrates its 125th anniversary with the release of a special edition silver coin. Limited to a mintage of 150,000, this 1 oz silver coin features iconic Australian wildlife—the kangaroo, kookaburra, and koala.
Struck from 1 oz of .9999 fine silver, the coin is legal tender under the Australian Currency Act of 1965.
The Perth Mint situated along the Swan River, The Perth Mint is Australia’s longest-operating mint and is renowned for producing bullion and collectible coins of exceptional quality. Iconic programs include the Gold and Silver Swan series, Gold and Silver Kangaroo, Koala, Lunar, and the Silver Kookaburra, along with numerous specialty releases. The year 2024 marks a historic milestone for the mint as it celebrates 125 years of excellence in coin production.
Coin Highlights
- Contains 1 oz of .9999 fine silver.
- Limited mintage of 150,000
- Packaged in an individual plastic capsule for protection.
- Obverse: Displays the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, designed by Dan Thorne, along with the coin’s monetary denomination.
- Reverse: Features a striking depiction of a koala, kangaroo, and kookaburra arranged within golden wattle, Australia’s national floral emblem. A scroll bears the years 1899 and 2024, representing 125 years of The Perth Mint’s operation. Additional design elements include the coin’s weight, fineness, the year 2024, and a “P125” privy mark.
- Official sovereign coin backed by the Australian government.
