2007 Australian Kookaburra 1 oz Silver Bullion Coin
Coin/Bullion · The Perth Mint, Australia (owned by Gold Corporation, statutory body of the Government of Western Australia)
Pattern: Australian Kookaburra Silver Bullion Coin Series, first introduced in 1990
Type
Coin/Bullion
Maker
The Perth Mint, Australia (owned by Gold Corporation, statutory body of the Government of Western Australia)
Material
99.9% Fine Silver (0.999 pure), weighing exactly 1 troy ounce (31.103 grams)
Dimensions
Diameter: 40.60 mm; Thickness: 4.00 mm; Weight: 31.135 grams (1 troy oz)
Description
This is a 2007 issue of the famous Australian Kookaburra silver bullion series. Highly prized for its 0.999 purity and changing annual reverse design, this coin features the Fourth Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley on the obverse. It represents a bridge between investment-grade silver bullion and numismatic collectibility.
Key Features
Annual design change (reverse), .999 fineness stamp, Ian Rank-Broadley effigy, and the protective acrylic capsule which is standard for Perth Mint silver products.
Material & Composition
99.9% Fine Silver (0.999 pure), weighing exactly 1 troy ounce (31.103 grams)
Finish & Decoration
Specimen finish with a combination of frosted/matte devices and mirrored proof-like fields. Features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.
Hallmarks & Stamps
Obverse: 'ELIZABETH II', 'AUSTRALIA', '1 DOLLAR', '2007'. Reverse (unseen but implied): 'THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA', '1 OZ 999 SILVER', and 'P' mintmark for Perth Mint.
Construction Details
Machine-struck, die-pressed bullion coin manufactured with high-tonnage industrial minting presses.
Functional Features
Reeded edge, legal tender status under the Australian Currency Act 1965, though face value is symbolic relative to silver content.
Handle & Grip Details
Not applicable (housed in a plastic protective acrylic capsule).
Craftsmanship Details
Exceptional precision in die-striking; the Perth Mint is known for higher quality finish 'Lunar' and 'Kookaburra' series compared to standard circulation coinage.
Authentication Indicators
Correct font spacing for Perth Mint stamps, high-relief portrait details, 40.6mm standard diameter, and specific frosting on the Queen's crown.
Origin & Manufacturing
Perth, Western Australia; minted at one of the world's most reputable precious metal refineries.
Era & Period
Modern Bullion Era (late 20th - 21st century); Contemporary Elizabeth II coinage.
Age Estimate
Dated 2007; 17 years old as of current assessment.
Cultural Significance
Represents Australia's identity through its unique fauna and its historical ties to the British Monarchy as a Commonwealth nation.
Condition Notes
Appears to be in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition. The field shows minor surface clouding/toning typical of silver kept in non-vacuum capsules, but no visible dings or 'milk spots' in this view.
Value Estimate
Generally trades at a premium over the current silver spot price (usually spot + $10-$20 USD) depending on collector demand for the specific year.
Care & Maintenance
Should be kept in its original acrylic capsule; avoid handling with bare fingers to prevent tarnish from skin oils; store in a cool, dry place with silica gel.
Similar Pieces
American Silver Eagle (static design), Canadian Silver Maple Leaf (9999 purity), Austrian Philharmonic.
Interesting Facts
The 2007 Kookaburra reverse features a kookaburra perched on a branch surrounded by gum leaves; it is part of one of the longest-running silver bullion programs in the world.