Product Description
Specifications
2026 1oz Perth Mint Australian Kookaburra Silver Bullion Coin
Product Overview
The 2026 1oz Australian Kookaburra Silver Coin continues one of The Perth Mint's longest-running annual bullion coin series with a new portrayal of Australia's famous laughing bird.
Struck from 1 troy ounce of 99.99% pure silver, the 2026 release captures a kookaburra in flight over an Australian river landscape. With annually changing Kookaburra artwork and a maximum mintage of 500,000 coins, it combines recognisable Australian design with a classic 1oz silver bullion format.
Key Features & Benefits
- 1oz Pure Silver – Contains 1 troy ounce of 99.99% pure silver.
- New 2026 Design – Features a kookaburra in flight over a river.
- Maximum Mintage 500,000 – Production of the 1oz release is capped.
- Annual Kookaburra Series – Part of the series first introduced in 1990.
- Australian Legal Tender – AUD $1 monetary denomination.
- Security Feature – Includes a micro-laser engraved letter detectable under magnification.
- King Charles III Obverse – Features the Dan Thorne effigy.
- Encapsulated – Presented in a protective acrylic capsule.
Design & Craftsmanship
Designed by Wade Robinson, the reverse portrays a kookaburra in flight over a river, framed by lush trees and rugged rocks. The design includes the inscription KOOKABURRA, The Perth Mint's P mintmark, weight, purity and 2026 year-date.
A micro-laser engraved letter is incorporated within the reverse as an authentication feature and is only detectable under magnification.
The obverse bears the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III together with the coin's AUD $1 monetary denomination.
Authentication & Specifications
Mint: The Perth Mint
Year: 2026
Country: Australia
Series: Australian Kookaburra
Product Type: Silver Bullion Coin
Metal: Silver
Purity: 99.99% Pure Silver
Silver Content: 1 Troy Ounce
Minimum Gross Weight: 31.107g
Maximum Diameter: 40.90mm
Maximum Thickness: 3.50mm
Denomination: AUD $1
Finish: Bullion
Designer: Wade Robinson
Obverse: Dan Thorne King Charles III Effigy
Reverse: Kookaburra in Flight Over a River
Mintmark: P
Security Feature: Micro-Laser Engraved Letter
Maximum Mintage: 500,000
Legal Tender: Australia
Packaging: Protective Acrylic Capsule
Packaging & Availability
Each 2026 1oz Australian Kookaburra Silver Coin is presented in a protective acrylic capsule.
Production of the 1oz release is limited to a maximum mintage of 500,000 coins, with availability subject to stock.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did The Perth Mint Kookaburra Silver Coin series begin?
The Australian Kookaburra series was first issued in 1990. Its annually changing portrayal of the kookaburra has become a defining feature of the series, giving each year's release its own distinct design.
What is the security feature on the 2026 Kookaburra Silver Coin?
The reverse incorporates a micro-laser engraved letter within the design. It is only detectable under a magnifying glass and forms part of The Perth Mint's authentication features.
How many 2026 1oz Kookaburra Silver Coins will be made?
The Perth Mint has set a maximum mintage of 500,000 coins for the 2026 1oz silver bullion release.
Queensland Mint is proud to be an authorised distributor of The Perth Mint's bullion and numismatic coin products.