Item: Perth Mint 2011 Australian Koala Gold Coin Series 2 oz Proof Issue

Issue Mint: The Perth Mint

Legal Tender: Australian $200

Mintage: 250

Material: 2 Troy oz 99.99% Gold

Condition: Brand New in original issue condition. Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, each coin is housed in a prestigious display case which comes with an illustrated shipper.

Issue Price: $4,500

Release Date: 7 June 2011

Theme Background: One of Australia's favourite collectable issues, the Australian Koala Gold Coin Series portrays delightful original artistry each year. Struck by The Perth Mint from 99.99% pure gold in proof quality, the series comprises a 2oz coin, a 1oz high relief coin, a 1/10oz coin and a 1/25oz coin.

The koala is an internationally recognised symbol of Australia. An arboreal marsupial, it spends most of its time in trees, Inactive during the day, it feeds on the foliage of the eucalypt at night. The koala is one of the few mammals, other than primates, that have fingerprints very similar to those of humans.

Design: The reverse design depicts a charming image of an adult koala and juvenile resting in the fork of an eucalyptus tree and incorporates The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark.

Issued as Australian legal tender, each coin's obverse bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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