2013 Koala Half Ounce Platinum Proof Perth Mint Coin

Platinum Proof 1/2oz Koala Coin Obverse

The obverse of this Perth Mint coin features Ian Rank-Broadley's coinage portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with 'ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA' above and '50 DOLLARS' below.

2013 Koala 25th Anniversary Design

Michael Tracey's original design for the 1988 bullion Koala is replicated on this proof issue and shows the Australian marsupial facing the viewer. The legend around reads 'THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA 1/2OZ 9995 PLATINUM' with the date (2013) below.

Specification For Perth Mint 1/2oz Koalas

This commemorative coin is struck with a proof finish in 15.56 grams of 99.95% pure platinum (half a troy ounce) and measures 25.60 millimetres in diameter. This coin is legal tender in Australia with a face value of $50.

Limited Edition Australian Coin

This pre-owned 25th anniversary coin is offered in the original wooden presentation case from The Perth Mint. It is accompanied by a 999 silver medal, inscribed with the issue number and an information card. Just 1,200 coins of this type were issued in 2013 and this example is ready to add to your collection now.