Perth Mint – Australia. New Design Features on Reverse Side of 2026 Kookaburra Silver Coins

First introduced as a bullion collector series in 1992, kookaburras are famed for its raucous laughing call which is famous across Australia – from the outback to the back yard. Their echoes can be heard through the Australian bush at dawn, earning it the nickname 'bushman’s clock' for its reliable morning chorus. A member of the kingfisher family, it’s admired for its sturdy build, sharp beak, and keen hunting skills.

While these distinctive Australian wildlife ambassadors may be adept and known for snatching food from barbeque or picnic tables, the kookaburra enjoys a varied menu in the wild that includes insects, earthworms, frogs, fish, mice, or even venomous snakes. Kookaburras actually play a vital part in the food chain by feeding on poisonous snakes by grabbing them with its large bill and pecking at them until they’re immobile before feeding on them. Its presence in folklore, art, and children’s songs has made the kookaburra a cherished symbol of Australian wildlife and identity.

Designed by Wade Robinson, The coin’s reverse portrays an image of the kookaburra in flight over a river, framed by lush trees and rugged rocks. Included in the design is the inscription KOOKABURRA placed along the upper right rim. The coin’s weight, purity, and year of issue, 2026 is shown along the upper left rim. A P mintmark can be seen just to the lower left. The coins incorporate an authentication feature on the reverse in the form of a micro-laser engraved letter, which is only detectable under a magnifying glass. The coin’s obverse depicts an effigy of HM King Charles III created by Dan Thorne and the legend CHARLES III AUSTRALIA which encircles the royal portrait. The denomination of 1 DOLLAR is placed below the likeness of the King.

Each one-ounce coin is encapsulated with an ascribed mintage of 500,000 pieces. The ten-ounce and one-kilo coins have a mintage to meet demand or unlimited. For additional information on this range and a list of international distributors, please visit the Perth Mint for their list of international partner distributors.