2026 $8 Australian Koala 5oz Silver Proof High Relief Rose Gold Gilded Coin
2026 $8 Australian Koala 5oz Silver Proof High Relief Rose Gold Gilded Coin This extraordinary 5oz silver proof rose gold gilded coin showcases one of Australia's best-known native marsupials - the koala. Elements of this high relief design have been gilded in rose gold, superbly combining two celebrated minting techniques. Depicting one of Australia's most beloved animals, this coin pays tribute to our rich wildlife. Sleepy and docile, koalas spend most of their time either resting or eating gums leaves among Australia's eucalyptus forest. Admired for its plush fur and distinctive features, koalas hold a special place in Australian wildlife and culture. The coin's reverse portrays a koala perched in a eucalyptus tree, holding a leafy branch in its mouth surrounded by native foliage. Included on the reverse are the inscriptions 'KOALA' and The Perth Mint's 'P' Mintmark, as well as the coin's weight, purity and 2026 year-date. Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 5oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality and is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. The coin's obverse bears the Daniel Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, and the coin's monetary denomination. The coin has been struck with an extra-deep blank to showcase its superbly detailed design in high relief. Each coin is housed in a classic display case with a clear lid. Packaged within an illustrated shipper, each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity Denomination : $8 Finish : 24-Carat Rose Gold Metal : 99.9% Pure Silver Diameter : 50.90 mm Weight : 5oz Mintage : 750 Authenticity : Certificate of Authenticity NOTE : Not for Sale to Canada or USA