© Perth Mint
© Perth Mint
10 Dollars - Elizabeth II Posthumous; 6th Portrait - Australian Kookaburra
2023 year| Silver (.9999) | 311.066 g | 75.9 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 10 Dollars 10 AUD = USD 6.88 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 311.066 g |
| Diameter | 75.9 mm |
| Thickness | 8.66 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#380879 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Two Kookaburras perched on Wattle Tree branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2023 10oz 9999 SILVER
KOOKABURRA
P WR
Designer: Wade Robinson
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 2023 $10 Australian Kookaburra Silver Coin features a unique reverse design that showcases two kookaburras perched on a tree branch, surrounded by leaves and flowers. The design is a representation of the kingfisher bird species native to Australia, known for its distinctive call that sounds like laughter. The coin's obverse features the posthumous portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, created by sculptor Jody Clark. This coin is a non-circulating legal tender in Australia, made of 99.99% pure silver, and has a limited mintage of 5,000 coins worldwide.
