🦘 Kangaroo Yongka – A Celebration of Nyoongar Culture & Country
The 2023 Kangaroo Yongka 2oz Silver Antiqued Coloured Coin is a powerful tribute to Australia’s living Indigenous culture, combining fine silver craftsmanship with authentic Aboriginal artwork. Struck by The Perth Mint, this remarkable release features original art by Kevin Bynder, a proud Whadjuk-Yuet-Ballardong artist of the Nyoongar nation.
Inspired by Western Australia’s natural landscape, the design portrays a yongka (kangaroo) bounding across green grass and ochre rocks of the boodja (Nyoongar lands). In the background rise the warm orange, brown, and yellow tones of the Katta Morda (Darling Range), while the sky transitions into twilight through turquoise, blue, and black dot motifs — each dot representing a djinda (star).
Kangaroos have been honoured in Aboriginal art for thousands of years, including Australia’s oldest known rock art dating back over 17,000 years. This coin continues that tradition, transforming a contemporary painting into a lasting numismatic artwork.
Struck from 2oz of 99.99% pure silver with an antiqued and coloured finish, this coin is issued as Australian legal tender and carries the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Obverse.
✨ Key Features
🪙 2oz of 99.99% pure silver
🎨 Antiqued finish with full colour artwork
🦘 Features an original kangaroo painting by Kevin Bynder
🎨 Proud Whadjuk-Yuet-Ballardong (Nyoongar) artist
🌏 Design inspired by Western Australia’s landscape & culture
👑 Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Obverse
🇦🇺 Australian legal tender
🏛️ Struck by The Perth Mint
❤️ $10,000 AUD donated by The Perth Mint to Wungening Aboriginal Corporation, supporting Aboriginal community wellbeing
🎁 Why This Coin Is Special
Combines authentic Indigenous art with premium silver
Celebrates ancient cultural storytelling through modern minting
Supports an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation
Ideal for collectors of Indigenous art, Australian culture, and premium silver coins
A meaningful and visually stunning collectible that honours country, culture, and community.
