1997 1oz Australian Kangaroo Silver Uncirculated Coin 

Product Overview

The 1997 1oz Australian Kangaroo Silver Uncirculated Coin is part of the early Royal Australian Mint silver kangaroo series, featuring annually changing kangaroo designs that have become highly collectible among Australian bullion and numismatic enthusiasts.

Struck from 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver, this legal tender Australian $1 coin is presented in its original Royal Australian Mint presentation sleeve, complete with printed specifications and background information. Combining strong Australian identity, precious metal content, and classic mid-1990s Royal Australian Mint design, the 1997 issue remains an important addition for collectors building a complete Silver Kangaroo date run.

Key Features & Benefits

• Struck from 1 troy ounce (31.1 grams) of .999 fine silver
• Official Australian legal tender with $1 face value
• Early Royal Australian Mint Silver Kangaroo series release
• Features the exclusive 1997 kangaroo design
• Frosted uncirculated finish with contrasting shiny elements
• Presented in original Royal Australian Mint presentation sleeve
• Popular collectible Australian silver bullion issue
• Ideal for Silver Kangaroo date-run collections
• Strong blend of numismatic and bullion appeal

Design & Craftsmanship

The reverse features a detailed depiction of a kangaroo drinking from a water source, with its reflection visible in the water below, capturing the rugged beauty of the Australian landscape. Surrounding inscriptions include: AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO, 1997, and weight and purity details

The annually changing kangaroo artwork is one of the defining features of the Australian Kangaroo silver series, making each yearly release distinctive and collectible.

The obverse features the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, consistent with Royal Australian Mint releases of the mid-1990s, together with the denomination and issuing country inscriptions.

Finished to a frosted uncirculated standard, the coin displays a combination of frosted and reflective elements that enhance the detailed strike and overall presentation quality.

The original Royal Australian Mint presentation sleeve features native Australian wildlife imagery, reinforcing the coin’s uniquely Australian character while also providing secure display packaging..

Authentication & Specifications

Mint: Royal Australian Mint
Year: 1997
Metal: Silver
Purity: 99.9% (999)
Weight: 1oz (31.1g)
Finish: Proof
Denomination: Australian legal tender
Series: Australian Kangaroo
Packaging: Presentation Sleeve

Packaging & Availability

Each coin is presented in its original Royal Australian Mint presentation sleeve, featuring printed specifications and Australian wildlife-themed packaging artwork.

As part of the important early Silver Kangaroo series releases from the mid-1990s, the 1997 issue remains increasingly sought after by collectors assembling complete annual date runs and vintage Australian silver collections.

Original packaged examples have become progressively more difficult to source in well-preserved condition.

Please note: As this is a rare vintage collectible item, minor scratches, toning, handling marks, or other imperfections may be present consistent with age and storage.

Customer Reviews

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Another strong entry in the Kangaroo series – the 1997 design is particularly striking.” – Michelle K.