The Perth Mint’s Australian Kookaburra Series is among the longest-running annual bullion collections in the world, honoring Australia’s famous laughing kookaburra with a different design each year since its introduction in 1990. Every new release gives collectors another original look at this well-known bird, making the series a favorite for those who enjoy building complete annual collections. Right now, 1998 1 oz Australian Silver Kookaburra Coins are available from BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a protective flip!
• 9th release in the Australian Silver Kookaburra Series!
• Declared mintage of 103,119 coins!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Bears a face value of $1 (AUD) backed by the federal government of Australia.
• Queen Elizabeth II appears on the obverse.
• Kookaburra perched on a fence post on the reverse.
• Artwork by Louise Pinder.

Each 1998 1 oz Australian Silver Kookaburra Coin in this listing is packaged in a protective plastic flip. Although the Perth Mint established a maximum mintage of 300,000 coins for this issue, total sales reached only 103,119 pieces. In 1998, the 1 oz coin was joined by 2 oz, 10 oz, and 1 kilo silver versions, giving collectors several sizes to choose from.

The 1998 Australian Silver Kookaburra reflects the Perth Mint’s continued commitment to producing high-quality silver bullion coins with detailed designs and reliable craftsmanship. As the ninth release in the series, this issue represents an established point in the program’s history while also offering a reverse design that stands apart from other years, making it an appealing addition for collectors focused on the complete Kookaburra collection.

On the obverse of the 1998 Australian Silver Kookaburra Coin is the right-profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This release marks the final appearance of this specific effigy before the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait became the standard on future issues. The design shows Her Late Majesty wearing the George IV State Diadem.

The reverse of the 1998 1 oz Australian Silver Kookaburra Coin showcases artwork by Louise Pinder. Her design features a kookaburra calmly resting on a wooden fence post in a natural outdoor setting. The detailed image highlights the bird’s sturdy body, large head, and watchful expression, capturing many of the characteristics that have made the kookaburra one of Australia’s best-known native birds.

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