Reverse: The reverse of the coin depicts a Kookaburra bird perched on a branch. Around it, the inscription THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA is engraved, along with the coin’s year of issue, weight, metal, and purity: 1990 1 OZ 999 SILVER.
Obverse: The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, who is also the monarch of Australia. Surrounding the portrait, the inscriptions read ELIZABETH II, the country name AUSTRALIA, and the denomination 5 DOLLARS.
About the coin: This coin was first introduced in 1990 and quickly became one of the most popular among collectors worldwide due to the high production quality ensured by the mint.