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1/2 Oz 1988 Koala Platinum Proof Coin – Perth Mint

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$1,208.00 AUD / 0.5 oz
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1988 Australian 1/2oz Platinum Koala First Proof Issue Coin

The Australian Platinum Koala series was introduced following the Australian Government’s approval of platinum and silver coin minting on June 18, 1987. The first Platinum Koala coin was officially released in September 1988, marking a historic moment for Australian bullion coinage.

  • Metal: 99.95% pure platinum
  • Weight: 1/2 troy ounce (15.55 grams)
  • Mintage: Limited to 12,000 coins
  • Type: Proof Coin
  • Presentation: Comes in a luxurious wooden display box
  • Obverse:
    • Features the right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the year (1988) and monetary denomination.
  • Reverse:
    • Depicts a mother Koala carrying her Joey on her back, perched on a eucalyptus tree.
    • Also includes the coin’s weight and purity.

With a strict mintage cap of 12,000 coins, this first-issue proof platinum coin is a highly sought-after piece for collectors and investors.

Note: Stock may include coins purchased from the secondary market in good condition.

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