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1/2oz platinum-proof Perth Mint Koala 25th anniversary coin in the original presentation packaging. The first platinum Koala coins were issued in 1988, beginning a sought-after bullion series, also available in gold and silver. 25 years later, The Perth Mint celebrated an important anniversary with the release of a limited issue of proof coins, recreating the original 1988 koala design by Michael Tracey with the addition of a unique 'P25' mintmark. Just 1,200 coins were issued in this presentation, all struck in 15.56 grams of 9995 platinum. This premium 2013 Australian coin is offered in an attractive wooden case with a slide-off lid, complete with a certificate of authenticity and a 1/2oz silver medal inscribed with the issue number.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
