Obverse: The centre of the coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. The Queen is depicted in right-facing profile, wearing a crown and earrings. Surrounding the portrait are the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA” and the face value “1 DOLLAR”.
Reverse: The centre of the coin depicts a koala sitting on the branch of a eucalyptus tree. Finely engraved details of the animal's fur, rounded ears and eucalyptus branches capture the beauty of Australia's wildlife. The upper section bears the inscription “AUSTRALIAN KOALA”, while the lower section displays the year of issue “2010”, the silver weight and fineness “1 oz 999 SILVER”. The composition is completed by the Perth Mint's “P” mintmark.
About the coin: Issued in 2010 by Australia's Perth Mint, the “Australian Koala” silver coin belongs to the popular bullion coin series launched in 2007. The series celebrates one of Australia's most recognisable animals – the koala, which is native exclusively to Australia and spends most of its life in eucalyptus trees. Each year, the coins feature a new koala design, making them attractive to both investors and collectors. The coin is struck from 999 fine silver, contains 1 troy ounce (31.1 g) of pure silver, has a diameter of 40.6 mm, and carries a face value of 1 Australian dollar. The 2010 one-ounce silver Koala coin stands out for its annually changing design and is appreciated by collectors of Australian wildlife-themed coins.
