Platinum Coin Koala 1 oz Platinum 1988

1988 1 oz Platinum Koala Coin is the first-year issue from the prestigious Australian series depicting one of the most distinctive representatives of the Australian continent’s fauna—the koala. The coin was produced by the renowned mint The Perth Mint, recognized worldwide for the high quality and precision of its bullion and collector coins.

The coin is struck from platinum of fineness Pt .9995. It weighs 1 troy ounce and has a diameter of 32.6 mm. Its face value is 100 Australian dollars (AUD), and the year of issue is 1988. The specimen is in circulated / about uncirculated condition and is stored in a protective plastic capsule.

Obverse of the coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, who at the time of issue was Australia’s head of state. The composition also includes the issuing country’s name and the coin’s face value.

Reverse shows in the central part an image of a koala (Phascolarctos cinereus), one of the most recognizable marsupials inhabiting Australia. The design also includes the year of issue, the inscription "AUSTRALIAN KOALA", and information regarding the weight and platinum purity.

Thanks to its high metal fineness, classic design, and the prestige of The Perth Mint, the coin is an attractive proposition for both collectors of Australian coins and those interested in investing in precious metals.

The image is for illustrative purposes only – the actual appearance of the coin may slightly differ.