2013 Australian High Relief Silver Coins in Limited-Edition Set

November 4, 2013 by · Leave a Comment 

Three collectible silver proof coins are available together as a limited issue set with the recent release of the 2013 Australian High Relief Silver Proof Three-Coin Collection.

Silver Coins in 2013 Australian High Relief Silver Proof Three-Coin Collection

Images of the coins within the 2013 Australian High Relief Silver Proof Three-Coin Collection

Found in the collection are a Kookaburra High Relief Silver Proof Coin, a Kangaroo High Relief Silver Proof Coin and a Koala High Relief Silver Proof Coin. Each is 2013-dated and struck from one ounce of 99.9% pure silver. The set has an issue limit of 1,000 with a further limit of 1 per household.

The three silver coins were all issued separately earlier in the year. The individual Kookaburra coin debuted in May with the Kangaroo coin appearing in July. Finally, the Koala coin launched in August.

Coin Designs and Specifications

Coins within the 2013 Australian High Relief Silver Collection feature the same basic specifications, which are listed in the following table:

Specifications of Silver Coins in Australian High Relief Collection

Silver Content (Troy oz) 1
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 1
Fineness (% purity) 99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 31.135
Maximum Diameter (mm) 32.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) 6.00

 

Reverse designs showcase a specific creature indigenous to Australia.

Offered on the Kookaburra High Relief Silver Proof Coin is an image of two kookaburras perched on a single tree branch. Bush flowers add to the detail of the design with inscriptions reading "AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA" and "2013 1 OZ 999 SILVER." This coin has a maximum mintage of 10,000.

The Kangaroo High Relief Silver Proof Coin has a reverse image of a single adult kangaroo set against a traditional outback scene. Inscriptions include "AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA" and "2013 1 OZ 999 SILVER." This coin has a maximum mintage of 20,000.

One adult koala is shown on the reverse of the Koala High Relief Silver Proof Coin. The marsupial is sitting on the branch of a eucalyptus tree with gum leaves surrounding it. Inscriptions surrounding the design are "AUSTRALIAN KOALA" and "2013 1 OZ 999 SILVER." This coin has a maximum mintage of 10,000.

Ian Rank-Broadley’s effigy of Queen Elizabeth II graces the obverse of each silver coin. Inscriptions read "ELIZABETH II,""AUSTRALIA" and "1 DOLLAR." That last inscription is indicative of the coins’ legal tender face value.

Additional information and ordering details for the 2013 Australian High Relief Silver Proof Three-Coin Collection may be found on the Perth Mint of Australia website at www.perthmint.com.au. Current pricing is listed at AUS $278.18, or US $262.61, but may change with market fluctuations. An affiliate link to it follows:

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