Numismatics Kookaburra

The rise of the Kookaburra coins in numismatics

The world of numismatics offers many exciting opportunities to acquire unique coins and discover new valuable coins. Kookaburra coins from Australia are particularly popular with collectors.

Since 1990, the Australian Perth Mint has issued the Kookaburra coins every year, which are very popular with collectors worldwide due to their changing designs. These coins are named after the world's largest kingfisher and are characterized by their high minting quality and detailed motifs. The Kookaburra coins are coveted as both investment and collector coins and offer a fascinating mix of history, culture and art.

An Australian icon in gold and silver

The Kookaburra coins were introduced by the Perth Mint in Australia in 1990. Each coin features the Kookaburra bird, which is native to Australia. This bird is known for its loud, laughing call, which makes it unique. Each year the coin is released with a new design. This keeps the coins interesting and sought-after. Collectors all over the world appreciate the variety and beauty of these annual designs.

Outstanding embossing quality and design depth

Kookaburra coins in gold and silver are known for their high minting quality. The designs are very detailed and show the kookaburra in various natural scenes. The high relief and incused minting are particularly impressive. High relief means that the motif of the coin is particularly high and vividly emphasized. With incused minting, the motif is embedded in the coin. These techniques give the coins a special depth and turn them into small works of art.

Quality and purity of Kookaburra coins

The Kookaburra gold coins and also the coveted silver coins have a fineness of 999.9. Each coin undergoes strict quality controls to ensure that it meets the highest standards. When you purchase a Kookaburra coin, you will also receive a numbered certificate of authenticity, which confirms the authenticity and value of the coin.

A special kind of investment

Due to their exclusive and annually changing designs and detailed minting, the Kookaburra coins not only offer the opportunity to increase in value, but also a unique collector's value. Each specimen is limited to a globally defined mintage, which underlines the special nature and collector's value of the coin. Collectors of Kookaburra gold and silver coins appreciate not only the beauty of the coins, but also their rarity. They are also available in different units such as 1 oz or 2 oz, which makes them interesting for both newcomers to numismatics and experienced collectors.

Care and storage of the Kingfisher coins

To preserve the beauty and value of each individual Kookaburra coin, proper care and storage is very important. We recommend leaving the coins in the original coin case or in a blister card. If you prefer a different storage method, you will find various options in our range of accessories. You should choose a dry and temperature-stable storage location, away from direct sunlight or moisture, to avoid discoloration. To ensure the lasting shine of the coin, we recommend handling it with coin gloves and using suitable care products.

Purchasing advice and customer service for the right decision

Good customer service and expert advice are very important in order to make the right decision and select the right product for you. At philoro, we advise you personally, discreetly and without obligation in our stores. Of course, we are also available by phone if you have any questions.

Buy Kookaburra coins at philoro Austria

At philoro Austria, we offer you a large selection of different silver and gold numismatic coins such as the Kookaburra in the highest quality, various designs and at fair prices. In addition to numismatics, we can also advise you on other investment products such as gold and silver coins or on the sale of your products. Let us advise you on Kookaburra coins and the fascinating animal world of Australia and enjoy an unforgettable shopping experience at philoro.

Gold Kookaburra PP - High Relief

The Gold Kookaburra 2 oz and 5 oz PP - High Relief is an outstanding collector coin. It was first issued in 2020 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Kookaburra coin in this special minting quality. With a worldwide mintage of only 125 and 50 copies respectively and a fine wooden box including a certificate of authenticity, these coins are strictly limited. Each coin shows a kookaburra in flight over a gorge with a snake in its claws. The motif is framed by the words “KOOKABURRA” and the respective year of issue. The value side shows the portrait of King Charles III.

Silver Kookaburra PP - Incused

The coin is traded worldwide as the “Australian Kookaburra” and is named after the world's largest kingfisher. The annually changing motifs make the Kookaburra very popular as an investment and collector coin. Kookaburras are large, up to 48 cm long birds that are predominantly brown-grey and whitish in color. They are native to Australia, Tasmania and New Guinea. The calls of the kookaburra resemble loud and hysterical laughter, which is why the bird is often called “Laughing Jack”.

“Incused” means that the kookaburra has been embossed on the inside of the coin. This gives this silver coin a very special look. This exclusive silver coin is minted in a polished plate. It is particularly sought after by collectors and is one of the most elaborate production processes. The 5 oz silver coin minted in PP is strictly limited to only 500 pieces worldwide and comes in the original coin case with a numbered certificate of authenticity.

Silver Kookaburra PP - High Relief

This exclusive silver coin with high relief and elaborate partial gold plating is minted in polished plate. It is particularly sought after by collectors and is one of the most elaborate production processes. The silver Kookaburra 2 oz PP - High Relief 2024 is strictly limited to only 2.000 pieces worldwide and comes in the original coin case with a numbered certificate of authenticity.