The 2025 Australian Koala 1 oz Gold Proof Coloured Coin is a premium limited-edition collectible issued by The Perth Mint. It celebrates Australia’s iconic koala with a finely detailed coloured design on the reverse showing the marsupial clinging to a tree amongst eucalyptus foliage. Struck from 1 troy ounce of 99.99% pure gold in flawless proof quality, this release combines numismatic artistry with precious-metal value. The obverse features the Dan Thorne effigy of King Charles III along with year, weight, purity, and denomination inscriptions. Each coin is presented in an official Perth Mint case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. This 2025 issue is the first coloured gold koala in the series, making it especially significant to collectors.
Key Points
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First-ever coloured Gold Koala issued by The Perth Mint.
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Struck from 1 oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality.
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Extremely limited mintage (maximum 200 worldwide).
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Features coloured reverse design with koala and eucalyptus.
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Official Australian legal tender with $100 AUD denomination.
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Comes with Perth Mint display case and numbered COA.
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Highly desirable for wildlife, Australian numismatic and gold proof coin collectors.
Specifications
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Country of Issue: Australia
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Mint: The Perth Mint
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Year: 2025
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Metal: Gold
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Gold Content: 1 troy ounce (31.107 g)
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Purity: 99.99%
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Finish: Proof, Coloured
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Monetary Denomination: AUD 100
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Maximum Diameter: 32.60 mm
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Maximum Thickness: ~2.95 mm
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Maximum Mintage: 200
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Designer – Reverse: Aleysha Howarth
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Effigy – Obverse: Dan Thorne (King Charles III)
