The Perth Mint’s Silver Koala series stands out for changing its reverse design every single year, a tradition that has made it a favorite among collectors who want a fresh image annually rather than a static, repeating design. The 2025 issue continues that practice while maintaining the series’ core specifications: .9999 fine silver, struck in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and backed as legal tender by the Australian government.
Key Features:
- Purity: .9999 fine silver
- Weight: 1 troy oz
- Metal: Silver
- Face value: 1 Dollar (Australian legal tender)
- Obverse design: Right-facing portrait of King Charles III, inscribed “CHARLES III,” “AUSTRALIA,” and “1 DOLLAR”
- Reverse design: A koala resting on a tree branch surrounded by eucalyptus leaves, inscribed “KOALA,” “2025 1oz 9999 SILVER”
The obverse carries a finely struck portrait of King Charles III, facing right with detailed texture across his hair and a clearly defined jacket collar. A small designer initial appears near the shoulder. CHARLES III and AUSTRALIA arc across the upper field, while 1 DOLLAR is inscribed along the lower rim between two raised dots.
The reverse depicts a koala perched on a tree branch, its body curled forward with one paw gripping the bark and its head turned slightly toward the viewer. Fur texture is rendered in fine, individual detail across the body, giving the animal a soft, lifelike appearance. Eucalyptus leaves and branches extend along the lower left of the design, anchoring the scene. KOALA is stamped in bold lettering across the top of the coin, with 2025 1oz 9999 SILVER inscribed vertically along the left rim, and a small P mint mark appears to the right of the koala, identifying Perth Mint production.
Because the koala artwork changes annually, the 2025 coin offers a distinct design from prior years in the series, an aspect that has helped drive consistent collector demand alongside straightforward bullion interest. Each coin ships protected in a capsule to preserve its Brilliant Uncirculated condition.
Add the 2025 Australian Silver Koala to your collection today.