Perth Mint – Australia. New Design on Silver Bullion Coins Mark Kookaburra’s 35th Anniversary

This year’s release of the highly sought-after one-ounce coin introduces a design that will delight many as these popular coins mark their 35th anniversary from their first release in 1990 and reaches a significant milestone in its rich history. Each year from their initial release, the reverse design has featured a different image or interpretation of the kookaburra featuring the works of a variety of engravers and artists.

Renowned for its iconic and very distinctive laughing call, the kookaburra is heard across Australia – from the outback to the back yard. A member of the kingfisher species, there is indeed a valid reason for the unique sound made by these instantly recognisable birds. Devoted to other family members, kookaburras gather at dusk and dawn and in effort to declare territorial boundaries, they will sound off with shrill, cackling laughs. While these birds may be quite adept at snatching food from your barbeque or picnic table, the kookaburra enjoys a varied menu in the wild consisting of insects, earthworms, frogs, fish, mice, or even venomous snakes. Grabbing a snake with its large bill, the kookaburra generally bludgeons its prey to death before feeding.  

The 2025-dated reverse side design is the work of Perth Mint engraver Sean Rogers, his depiction highlights a splendid kookaburra perched on a tree branch. A privy mark placed just below the branch pays tribute to the original Australian Kookaburra coin design, with radiant lines symbolising a sun burst. The reverse also includes the inscription KOOKABURRA 35^TH ANNIVERSARY shown to the right of the kookaburra near the rim. The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark is placed near the lower left and the coin’s year of issue 2025 weight of 1 oz or 10 oz and purity 9999 SILVER is  seen along the upper left rim. The obverse side includes the Commonwealth effigy of HM King Charles III created by engraver Dan Thorne. The denomination from 1 or 10 DOLLARS is placed just under the King’s likeness. Each coin also includes a micro-laser engraved security feature. 

Each Australian Kookaburra 2023-dated silver one and ten-ounce bullion coin is presented in a protective acrylic capsule. For additional information, or, to find a nearby partner distributor, please visit the Perth Mint’s webpage of partner distributors.