Overview
The 2016 Australian Silver Kookaburra is one of the rare major silver bullion coins whose design changes yearly, and this year’s artistry truly stands out from the crowd. Originally issued alongside the Australian Currency Act of 1965, the Silver Kookaburra is a long-standing, well-loved coin, occupying a special place in Australia’s heart and the heart of collectors worldwide. For 2016, the Australian Silver Kookaburra coin has a limited mintage of only 500,000!
The 1oz Silver Kookaburra carries on the long and fascinating story of Australia’s history, highlighting one of the continent’s most interesting indigenous animals, the Kookaburra kingfisher. Owing to the yearly art update and very limited production of these 1oz coins, these silver bullion coins benefit from a higher collectible value than some other coins. Not only are these amazing collectibles, but they also lend themselves to transferring wealth to bulk bullion as they are struck from 0.999 fine silver and ready to be included in your precious metals IRA.
Description
The Silver Kookaburra coins honor the unique to Australia kingfisher with the same name, large birds that live Australia and New Guinea and are known for their loud, human-like bird call. The 2016 1oz Australian Silver Kookaburra features the bird sitting perched on a post with a field in the background. On the obverse, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is portrayed in profile, the well-known portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley, which appears on many other Australian coins.
An additional attribute to this stunning silver coin is its sovereignty, meaning these coins are backed by the Australian government. The 2016 1oz Australian Silver Kookaburra arrives certified as Brilliant Uncirculated, and is eligible for inclusion in your precious metal IRA.
For those just starting out in the silver market and veterans alike, the Silver Kookaburra offers a mix of long-term stability with the benefits of a faster-moving physical investment. Silver has a smaller market than its popular counterpart, gold, but is used primarily in industrial pursuits, ensuring a lasting demand in these modern times. The 1oz denomination is the most popular of this silver bullion series, and offers unmatched flexibility and resale opportunity.
Specifications
IRA Approved: Yes
Grade: Brilliant Uncirculated
Year: 2016
Denomination: $1
Purity: 0.999
Diameter: 40.6mm
Thickness: 2.98mm
Weight: 1oz
Mint: Perth Mint
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