2017 Australia 2 Dollar 2-oz Silver Koala High Relief Antique

A Unique Look at One of Australia’s Cuddly Creatures

No visit to Australia is complete without at least on spotting of a koala in its natural habitat. The small, sedentary creatures spend most of their time – as much as 18 hours a day – sleeping, and while their claws are powerful, they are generally seen as friendly creatures. Their ‘speckled’ fur makes them difficult to spot from the ground, but few experiences for travelers are quite as exciting as spotting one in its natural habitat. This 2017 Australia 2-oz Silver Antiqued High Relief Koala celebrates this remarkable creature with a stunning image of one enjoying its favorite activity – sleeping – high in a tree, where it feels most at home.

• ONE YEAR ONLY DESIGN -- This 2017 Koala High-Relief Antiqued Proof continues one of Australia’s most popular series. This design only appeared on the 2017 edition and will never be used again.

• PHENOMENAL HIGH-RELIEF ANTIQUED PROOFS IN STUNNING SILVER – Each coin was struck from 2-oz of 99.9% fine silver at the Perth Mint, a favorite source of outstanding coins among collectors. Each piece is antiqued and has a stunning proof finish that make this coin stand out in any collection.

• AUSTRALIA LEGAL TENDER -- Each 2017 Silver Koala High-Relief Antiqued Proof is two dollars legal tender in Australia, as noted on the rim of the obverse, on which Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait by Ian Ran-Broadley is featured.

• UNIQUE RIMLESS FORMAT – This coin fully captures depth and detail with a rimless format, meaning that its reverse design extends to the edge.

• OUTSTANDING EXTRAS – Each coin comes in its original packaging, which includes a latex display case and a numbered certificate of authenticity.

• A LIMITED MINTAGE – The Perth Mint struck just 3,000 pieces.

The Perth Mint may be the most popular source of coins for collectors throughout the world, and the mint more than lives up to those standards when it portrays one of its native Australia’s most beloved creatures. This stunning piece does just that with a creature that is not only popular among visitors to Australia but also in zoos around the world. The mint captured the creature just as it might appear in the wild, sleeping comfortably in a tree with an adorable smile on its face. Koalas don’t move fast, but this 2017 Australia 2-oz Silver Koala High Relief Antiqued Proof will, so order yours now at GovMint.com!