Two kilos shows koala

In early February, The Perth Mint released a spectacular 101 mm diameter, 36.00 mm thick, high-relief, 2000.200 g (64.301 oz) .9999 fine antiqued silver $60. Jennifer McKenna’s reverse design shows…

Perth Mint’s two-kilo antiqued silver Koala. (Images courtesy and © The Perth Mint)

In early February, The Perth Mint released a spectacular 101 mm diameter, 36.00 mm thick, high-relief, 2000.200 g (64.301 oz) .9999 fine antiqued silver $60.

Jennifer McKenna’s reverse design shows a koala perched in a tree fork, spaced out on a eucalyptus oil overdose while surrounded by gumnuts, leaves and blossoms.

Mintage is just 200. Issue price is $2,815 [AUD 3,599].

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