Kookaburras are known for forming long-term pair bonds, often staying with the same mate for life. The laughing kookaburra, in particular, is famous for its distinctive call that sounds like human laughter. Since 1990, this unique bird has been featured in Perth Mint’s Silver Kookaburra Series, with each year bringing a new design. Right now, you can order the 1994 1 oz Australian Silver Kookaburra Coin online from BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Coin arrives in a protective plastic capsule!
• 5th coin in the Silver Kookaburra Series!
• Final mintage of 174,561 coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Issued a face value of $1 (AUD) by Australia.
• The obverse features Queen Elizabeth II.
• On the reverse is a pair of kookaburras on a tree branch.

The obverse of this 1994 1 oz Silver Kookaburra shows Queen Elizabeth II in right-profile relief. This design was created by Raphael Maklouf and introduced in 1985. It presents the Queen wearing the George IV State Diadem, a design that was used on many Commonwealth coins during her reign.

On the reverse, you’ll see a detailed image of two kookaburras perched on a tree branch. These birds are often seen together during courtship, performing rituals like feeding each other, calling in sync, and spreading their wings to show off their feathers. These behaviors help form and reinforce their bond before building a nest.

Kookaburras live in family groups, and after mating, the pair is often helped by their older offspring. These helpers assist in tasks like guarding the nest, incubating the eggs, and feeding the chicks. The family usually stays within a small territory of 2-4 hectares, where they raise their young and hunt for food.

Each 1994 1 oz Australian Silver Kookaburra Coin ships in a protective plastic capsule. Although the Perth Mint set a maximum mintage of 300,000 coins for this issue, the final mintage totaled 174,561 coins.

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