Product Description

• 2026 issue of the Kookaburra series
• 2 ounces of 999.9 pure silver
• Proof quality in high relief
• Partly gilded, the bird and the outer rim of the coin are finished in 24 carat gold
• Limited mintage of only 2,000 pieces worldwide
• With numbered certificate of authenticity from The Perth Mint
• Delivered in the original case

The Australian Kookaburra 2026 from The Perth Mint appears once again this year as a high relief issue with a gilded motif, addressing discerning collectors as well as value-oriented investors looking for a piece with substantial silver weight.

Product Details

Two ounces of fine silver in raised relief

Struck from two ounces of 999.9 silver, the coin carries 62.2 grams of pure precious metal. It is executed in proof quality, and the high relief strike lets the motif rise far out of the surface, so that the scene almost works like a small piece of relief sculpture.

A diameter of 40.90 millimeters concentrates this weight on a compact surface, which gives the coin a remarkable thickness and a full sound in the hand. It is delivered in its original case, accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity from The Perth Mint that documents origin and limited mintage.

Motif and Design

A golden flight across the river

The reverse shows a kookaburra in flight above a river, framed by trees and rugged rocks. The bird as well as the outer rim of the coin have been finished in 24 carat gold, so that the movement of the flight catches the eye immediately and the scene appears held within a warm frame.

The raised relief reinforces this impression, as rock edges and treetops cast shadows of their own in changing light. Completing the design are the inscription KOOKABURRA, the P mintmark of The Perth Mint, the year of issue 2026, and the details of weight and fineness.

The obverse bears the effigy of King Charles III designed by Dan Thorne along with the face value of 2 dollars. In this way, the calm order of that side joins the movement of this silver coin’s motif.

Historical and Cultural Background

The laughing Hans as a voice of Australia

The kookaburra is the largest kingfisher in the world and one of the best known birds of Australia. It belongs to the genus of the so-called tree kingfishers and is called laughing Hans in German.

This name comes from its loud call, which is comparable to human laughter and which it prefers to sound in the early morning and the late evening. Anyone who has heard that call once associates it permanently with the Australian bush, which is why the bird counts as an acoustic emblem of the continent far beyond ornithology.

For collectors, the Kookaburra series from The Perth Mint has long been a fixture, and the 2026 issue continues that line with raised relief and a gilded motif.

Exclusivity and Investment Value

Strictly limited to 2,000 pieces

Only 2,000 pieces of this partly gilded high relief issue are released worldwide. Since Kookaburra motifs are collected internationally, this number is spread across demand reaching from Australia through Europe to North America.

The foundation is the material value of two ounces of 999.9 silver, to which the collector premium of a strictly limited special version is added. In series with a long history, individual years often develop their own dynamics on the secondary market, because collectors close gaps in their run over many years.

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

Special Features

Two ounces you notice at once

At 62.2 grams, this coin rests in the hand twice as heavy as a common one ounce issue, and because that weight is spread across 40.90 millimeters of diameter, it is above all the thickness of the piece that stands out. Turned in the light, the gilding on the bird and the rim works against the mirrored fields of proof quality, while the raised relief provides deep shadows.

For centuries, silver has maintained its role as a store of value, and a high individual weight concentrates this material value in a single piece. For resale, that has a stabilizing effect, as two ounces in a known purity can be assessed and valued at any time, and the small mintage supports the price in addition.

What makes this coin special?

Two ounces of 999.9 silver in proof quality and high relief, together with the 24 carat gilding on the bird and the outer rim and a mintage of only 2,000 pieces worldwide, results in a special version with a clear profile.

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 partly gilded Kookaburra coin delivered?
  Delivery is made in the original case together with a numbered certificate of authenticity from The Perth Mint that confirms authenticity and limited mintage.
• Which areas of the coin are gilded?
  Finished in 24 carat gold are the bird within the motif and the outer rim of the coin.
• What does high relief mean for this issue?
  The motif rises considerably further out of the coin surface than on a flat strike, which makes light and shadow work more strongly.
• What should I keep in mind when handling the coin?
  Hold the piece only by its edge or with cotton gloves and return it to its case after viewing.
• Does a 2 ounce coin fit common collection systems?
  At 40.90 millimeters in diameter the format matches many one ounce coins, though you should account for the greater thickness when choosing an inlay, and we gladly advise you on this personally.
• How quickly can a mintage of 2,000 pieces sell out?
  This number is distributed among collectors and dealers worldwide, which is why sought-after special versions of the series tend to leave the primary market early.