1989 Australia 1/2 oz Proof Platinum Koala

Product Details

Each year, The Perth Mint releases these Proof Platinum Koalas as part of their numismatic coin series.
Coin Highlights:

• Contains 1/2 oz of .9995 fine Platinum.
• Mintage of only 2,400 coins.
• Eligible for Precious Metals IRAs.
• Obverse: Shows the right-facing profile of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the year and $50 face value.
• Reverse: Depicts a koala, with the coin's weight and purity.
• Sovereign coin backed by the Australian government.

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Each date of issue features a unique design of a koala on the reverse. Add this popular 1/2 oz Australian Proof Platinum Koala to your cart today!

Koalas
Early European settlers initially confused these new tree-climbing animals with monkeys or bears, which is why some people still refer to the creatures as koala bears. However, koalas are actually marsupials like kangaroos and wombats. These cuddly marsupials have special physical characteristics that help their tree-dwelling lifestyle. Koalas are able to grab branches and pick eucalyptus leaves with their two opposable digits, and their tough skin and sharp claws provide traction in climbing. They even have extra thick fur on their bottoms so that they can comfortably sit on branches for hours at a time. Unique to Australia, these animals are a perfect theme for an iconic coin series.

The Perth Mint
The Perth Mint is Australia's oldest operating mint and its name has become synonymous with some of the highest standard of Precious Metal bullion and collectible products. Along with the kookaburra, some of The Perth Mint's most well-known coin programs include the Gold Kangaroo and Silver Kangaroo, Koala, Gold Lunar and Silver Lunar, and Gold Swan and Silver Swan programs along with a wide variety of specialty bullion releases.