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Tuesday 1 June 2021

1870) Baby Koala, Australia: The second Coin in a 5 (Five) Coin Series A 0.50 (Australian Dollars - AUD) (or 50.0 Cents) Silver Coin Series titled "Dreaming Down Under" issued by Perth Mint, Australia - features an infant Baby Koala: Year of Coin release: 2021:

1870) Baby Koala, Australia: The second Coin in a 5 (Five) Coin Series A 0.50 (Australian Dollars - AUD) (or 50.0 Cents) Silver Coin Series titled "Dreaming Down Under" issued by Perth Mint, Australia - features an infant Baby Koala: Year of Coin release: 2021:

This Five Coin Series titled "Dreaming Down Under" by Perth Mint, Australia, will feature cute impressions of baby Australian animals - beginning with this adorable portrayal of an infant kangaroo.

The Coins will feature -  five adorable animals Kangaroo, Koala, Dingo, Tasmanian Devil and Wombat in the "Dreaming Down Coin Series".

The tentative Coin Release Schedule is:

Year/date Animal

2021         Kangaroo

06/2021 Koala

07/2021 Dingo

09/2021    Tasmanian Devil

10/2021 Wombat

The Baby Koala Coin:

Like all young marsupials, a baby koala is known as a joey – a shy and defenceless version of its adult protectors. Beautifully realised, the artistry on this coin captures the creature’s vulnerability to perfection.


The Reverse of the 50 Cents (AUD) Silver Coin.

The coin depicts a cute baby koala asleep in a fleece-lined twig basket – a prop that has created a popular trend in newborn photography among parents all around the world. The design also incorporates colourful Australian native flowers and wildlife.

 The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark also appears on this face at centre left.

Inscriptions on the bottom periphery are - "1/2 OZ 9999 Silver". 

The Obverse of the 50 Cents (AUD) Silver Coin.

Depicted on this face is an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, designed by Jody Clark, whose initials "JC" appear on the Queen's shoulder.

The peripheral inscriptions are - "ELIZABETH II. AUSTRALIA. 50 CENTS".

The specifications of this Coin are:

Country of issue: Australia; Coin Series Theme: "Dreaming Down Under"; Coin Theme: "Adorable/Sleeping Koala (Joey); Year: 2021; Denomination/Face Value: 0.5 (Dollars - AUD); Metal Composition: .9999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 0.5Oz or 15.553 grams; Diameter/Size: 32.60 mm; Maximum Thickness: 2.90 mm; Coin Quality: Proof; Mintage: 5,000 pieces; Presentation Box/Case: Yes, each Coin is housed in a classic display case with a clear lid which comes with an illustrated shipper; Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes; Legal Tender: Yes, in Australia; Designer(s): (Reverse) - Elise Martinson, (Obverse)  Jody Clark. 

The Presentation Box/Case.
The Outer Cover in which the Presentation Box is shipped. It is titled -"Dreaming Down Under" and shows a baby Kangaroo/Joey sleeping/dreaming.









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