The silver Kangaroo coin is released annually by the Perth Mint in Australia. This coin was released in 2016, following on from the Perth Mint Gold Kangaroo coin, which was initially released in 1987.
A History of the Silver Kangaroo Coin
The silver Kangaroo coin was first released in 2016. The coin followed on from the gold Kangaroo coin, which was initially released in 1987. The Kangaroo series of gold coins was very popular with precious metals investors, and the Perth Mint released the silver Kangaroo coin to expand their range. In 2018, the platinum Kangaroo coin was also released.
The Perth Mint also release a number of other popular silver coins, including the 1 Ounce silver Koala coin, and the 1 Ounce silver Kookaburra coin. The 1 Ounce Platinum Platypus coin is the most popular platinum coin currently sold by the Perth Mint.
About the silver Kangaroo Coin
Each silver 1 Ounce Kangaroo coin features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on the front, with the coin's face value at the bottom. The silver Kangaroo has a face value of $1 AUD. The reverse side of the coin features an image of a Kangaroo in the center. This image is changed each year, making these coins popular not only to individuals looking to buy silver for investment, but also to collectors. The coin's year of minting and purity is located below this image.
The silver Kangaroo coin is one of the purest silver coins currently available on the market. Each coin contains 99.99% pure silver bullion. These coins are sold in tubes of 25 pieces, and are also sold in monster boxes of 250 pieces.