Product Description

• Second Australian Koala issue from The Perth Mint
• 1 ounce of 999.9 pure gold in proof quality
• Colour applied on the reverse, with the koala rendered in full colour
• Limited mintage of only 200 pieces worldwide
• With numbered certificate of authenticity
• Delivered in the original Perth Mint case

The strictly limited Australian Koala gold coin 2026 from The Perth Mint is devoted to one of the best known animal symbols of the fifth continent, combining one ounce of pure gold with a colour-enhanced design aimed specifically at discerning collectors and value-oriented investors.

Product Details

One ounce of pure gold in the highest minting quality

Struck from one ounce of 999.9 gold with a weight of 31.1 grams, this issue shows how much refinement can be placed on a compact surface. Proof quality stands for mirror-polished fields from which the raised relief lifts away in clear, matte contrast. With a diameter of 32.60 millimeters, the coin gives the motif generous room while sitting pleasantly balanced in the hand.

The colour application forms a deliberate counterpoint to the warm tone of the metal. While the koala is rendered in colour, the tree trunk, the surrounding foliage and the field remain in pure gold. The result is an interplay of vivid natural depiction and refined restraint that sets this issue clearly apart from purely sculptural strikes.

Production lies with The Perth Mint, one of the most renowned mints internationally, whose P mintmark appears on the reverse.

Motif and Design

A colourful koala in golden eucalyptus

The main motif features a koala sitting in a eucalyptus tree and holding a leafy branch in its mouth. Further foliage unfolds around the animal and embeds the scene in its natural habitat. The calm gaze and relaxed posture of the marsupial give the depiction a quiet warmth that needs no grand gesture.

The colour application is reserved for the animal alone. Its fur thereby receives a lifelike tone, while the eucalyptus branch in its mouth glows green. Tree trunk, surrounding foliage and the field remain in gold, so that the koala steps clearly out of the surface and draws the eye immediately.

The inscription KOALA, the year of issue, the weight and fineness of the coin as well as the P mintmark of The Perth Mint place the motif in factual context while framing it harmoniously.

The obverse bears the portrait of King Charles III designed by Dan Thorne, along with the inscriptions CHARLES III and AUSTRALIA. The face value of 100 DOLLARS links this collector’s coin with sovereign authority and completes the classically composed design.

Historical and Cultural Background

A symbolic animal between eucalyptus and territory

Together with the kangaroo, the koala ranks among the best known representatives of Australia’s fauna and counts, not least because of its endearing appearance, as one of the country’s most popular symbols. At first glance the animals seem to be loners. Only closer observation reveals that they live within a stable social system in which every animal holds its own territory with fixed feeding and sleeping trees.

Their diet consists exclusively of the nutrient-poor leaves of the eucalyptus tree, and koalas are decidedly selective about it. Of the roughly 600 eucalyptus species in Australia, they accept only a very small number. This close bond with a single tree shapes the image the world holds of the koala, and it is precisely that image the coin motif takes up.

The Koala series of The Perth Mint translates this motif into precious metal. The present strike is the second Australian Koala issue from the mint and consistently continues the still young line.

Exclusivity and Investment Value

Two hundred pieces for the world market

With a worldwide mintage of only 200 pieces, this gold coin belongs to the exceptionally tightly measured issues of The Perth Mint. Anyone building a collection around Australian animal motifs will find here a piece that can hardly be replaced at will.

For value-oriented investors, the issue combines the intrinsic value of 999.9 gold with a collector’s premium drawn from limited mintage, minting quality and colour application. Strictly limited gold coins with an iconic motif in particular often develop their own dynamics on the secondary market, because supply and demand meet there within a very narrow frame.

Secure one of the few examples of this strictly limited coin before it sells out.

Special Features

Tangible weight, visible nature

One ounce of gold develops a presence in the hand that is hard to describe and all the more clearly felt. The 31.1 grams rest solidly and coolly on the palm, while the diameter of 32.60 millimeters gives the motif a generous stage on which every detail comes into its own.

The standardized ounce weight also facilitates international trade and ensures high liquidity, since buyers worldwide know this unit and can assess the metal value at any time. For resale this means a robust price basis, complemented by the collector value of a strictly limited issue. As a store of value, the precious metal has held this role for centuries.

What makes this coin special?

The combination of a colour-rendered koala, proof quality and a mintage of only 200 pieces makes this second Australian Koala issue from The Perth Mint an unusually scarce piece within the line.

Storage

At Superior Coins, your coin collection is especially dear to us. Hence why we developed our Superior Boxes with a unique, multifunctional inlay tailored perfectly to your needs. You can choose to store the inlay safely and space-efficiently in our compact Security Box, ideal for safe-deposit lockers, or place it in one of our elegantly designed presentation boxes.

This way, your collection remains protected in your private safe while allowing you to enjoy the beautiful display of your valuable pieces at any time with style and pride. Discover the variety of our high-quality boxes and experience how presentation and security come together perfectly at Superior Coins.

Delivery and Service

Decide for yourself whether your coin will be delivered in the original case or in one of our exclusive Superior Boxes. The numbered certificate of authenticity fits securely in both packaging options. Upon request, we can store your Superior Box in our in-house, fully insured vault until your collection is complete. Alternatively, you are welcome to send us your coins, and we will place them with the utmost care into the designated Superior Box and gladly assist you in completing your collection.

Personal Support & Maximum Security

We provide you with comprehensive and personal advice at any time, to jointly assemble the optimal overall package tailored to your individual goals and wishes. You can also make use of our subscription service so that you never miss a new release in your collection.

Of course, you will receive all relevant documents from us, including meaningful images for your insurance, directly upon delivery.

Rely on our many years of experience, maximum reliability, and state-of-the-art security standards. Your valuable pieces are in the best hands with Superior Coins. We accompany you with the greatest care and personal service on your path to a unique and value-retaining collection.

FAQ

Your Questions, Competently Answered

• How is the Australian Koala gold coin 2026 delivered?
  Delivery is made in the original Perth Mint case, including a numbered certificate of authenticity that documents the origin and limited mintage of this issue.
• Is the coin suitable as a gift?
  The case, the numbered certificate and the expressive animal motif make this issue a representative present for occasions that are meant to be remembered.
• What does the mintage of 200 pieces mean for availability?
  With such a small number of pieces, an issue typically sells out quickly, and offers correspondingly seldom appear on the secondary market.
• What should I keep in mind when handling the coin?
  Hold the piece only by its edge and leave it in the original packaging whenever possible, so that the sensitive surface remains untouched.
• How should I store the coin?
  A dry, temperature-stable environment protected from direct light is ideal, whether in the original case or in one of our Superior Boxes.
• Can I add further issues of the Koala series?
  Gladly, our subscription service keeps you informed about upcoming issues so that your collection grows without gaps.