2023 1 oz Silver Australian Koala .9999 Fine BU - In Capsule

  The Perth Mint launched the Australian Koala series in 2007. Each release of the series is distinctive, featuring a single year of issue design depicting the Australian native marsupial in its preferred woodland habitat.   This 2023-P Australian Silver Koala coin is crafted from 1 Troy oz. of .9999 fine silver. The coin represents the series' 16th year of issue. The bullion coin features a 40.90 mm diameter. The coin is considered legal tender for one dollar in Australia. The coin is minted with a magnificent brilliant uncirculated finish. A security mark which can only be seen under magnification is cleverly hidden within the coin's design. Mintage is limited to just 300,000 pieces. Adorable Sleeping Koala Design Obverse: Centered on the obverse is a depiction of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, posed facing right and wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem. A wide border frames the portrait bearing the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II," "AUSTRALIA" and "1 DOLLAR." This image of the monarch, known as the fifth definitive coinage portrait, was designed by acclaimed British sculptor Jody Clark in 2015.   The reverse features a touching image of a mother koala on a gumtree with a joey on her back. The name of the animal, "KOALA," is inscribed along the rim at the top. To the left are inscriptions of the date, "2023," and the coin's weight and purity, "1 OZ 9999 SILVER."A lazy koala is featured on the reverse surrounded by clusters of eucalyptus leaves, enjoying a peaceful nap while clinging to a curved tree limb. Koalas are primarily sedentary creatures, and are known to spend up to eighteen hours each day snoozing. A declaration of the series' title "KOALA," curves to the right above in an elegant style that is new to the series for the 2022 release. Additional inscriptions include "2022 1 OZ 9999 SILVER" and the Perth Mint's traditional "P" Mint mark.   Year: 2023 Mint: Perth Mint Mint Mark: P Grading Service: Uncertified Grade: GEM BU Finish: Mint State Packaging: Capsule Composition: Silver Purity: 0.9999 Display Weight: 1 oz Weight in Grams: 31.1035 g Weight in Ounces: 1 oz Diameter: 40.9 mm Country: Australia Legal Tender: Australia Currency: Dollar Denomination: 1 Mintage: 300,000 Obverse Design: Queen Elizabeth II Portrait Reverse Design: Mother Koala