Obverse: The obverse of the coin features King Charles III, who is also the monarch of Australia. The king's name and the country name, CHARLES III AUSTRALIA, are inscribed at the top of the coin, and the denomination of 1 DOLLAR is inscribed at the bottom.
Reverse: The reverse of the coin depicts a koala clinging to a tree branch. The design also includes the inscription KOALA, the traditional Perth Mint mintmark – P, the year of issue 2025, the coin's weight of 1 OZ, and its purity of .9999 SILVER.
About the Coin: Since 2007, the Perth Mint has introduced the "Silver Koala" coin series. Each year, a coin featuring a different image of this animal is issued. When early European settlers first encountered the koala in Australia, they believed the tree-climbing animals were monkeys or bears. Koalas are known for unique physical traits that assist their tree-dwelling lifestyle. They can grip branches and pick eucalyptus leaves, with tough skin and sharp claws providing grip while climbing. Koalas have very dense and thick fur, allowing them to comfortably sit on branches for hours. These unique Australian animals are a great icon representing Australia's fauna in the coin series.
