2013 Australia 1 oz Silver Kookaburra BU

Coin Highlights:

• Issuer: Australia
• Mint: The Perth Mint
• Denomination: 1 Dollar (AUD)
• Date: 2013
• Metal: .999 Fine Silver
• Weight: 31.103 grams (1 Troy oz)
• Actual Silver Weight: 1 Troy oz
• Diameter: 40.6 mm
• Thickness: 2.98 mm
• Edge: Reeded
• Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
• Mintmark: P
• Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II with denomination and country
• Reverse: Two juvenile kookaburras sitting on a branch surrounded by flowers, designed by Natasha Muhl
• Legal Tender: Australian $1

Historical Significance

The Australian Kookaburra series debuted in 1990 and is one of the world’s longest-running silver bullion programs. Unlike many bullion coins that retain the same design each year, the Kookaburra features a new reverse annually, creating strong collector demand alongside its bullion appeal. The 2013 issue showcases two young kookaburras, a distinctive design that stands out within the series.

Collectibility

The 2013 1 oz Silver Kookaburra had a maximum mintage of 500,000 coins, which was reached and declared sold out by The Perth Mint. This limited mintage, combined with the annual design change, has helped make the coin a favorite among both bullion investors and Kookaburra collectors.