8 Dollars - Elizabeth II (6th Portrait - Australian Kookaburra) 2021 front 8 Dollars - Elizabeth II (6th Portrait - Australian Kookaburra) 2021 back
8 Dollars - Elizabeth II (6th Portrait - Australian Kookaburra) 2021 photo
© Perth Mint

8 Dollars - Elizabeth II 6th Portrait - Australian Kookaburra

2021 year
Silver (.9999) 155.533 g 50.9 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2021
Value
8 Dollars 8 AUD = USD 5.51
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Silver (.9999)
Weight
155.533 g
Diameter
50.9 mm
Thickness
11.85 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#370197
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

A highly detailed kookaburra perched on the branch of a gum tree, the kookaburra looking to the right. A leafy tree branch bearing seed pods, is depicted at the bottom left of the coin, extending into the band at the edge of the coin.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA
AH P
2021 5oz 9999 SILVER

Designer: Aleysha Howarth

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 2021 Australian Kookaburra 8 Dollar coin is unique in that it features a special privy mark, a small kookaburra perched on a branch, which is only visible under magnification. This privy mark adds an extra layer of detail and collectibility to the coin.