2016 1/4 oz Proof Australian Silver Kangaroo Coin (Box + CoA)

There are perhaps only two other creatures the symbolize Australia on the global stage in equal measure as the kangaroo. While the vicious crocodile and lovable koala are well-known creatures from the Australian continent, perhaps none is as famous as the kangaroo. Featured annually on proof coins from the Perth Mint, right now the 2016 1/4 oz Proof Australian Silver Kangaroo coin brings the image to life again, and is available from JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in presentation packaging with capsule, complete with a Certificate of Authenticity.
• Maximum mintage set at just 13,000 coins for global distribution!
• Part of the Proof Australian Silver Kangaroo Series.
• Contains 1/4 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver.
• Bears a face value of $.25 (AUD) backed by the federal government of Australia.
• Reverse features the image of a kangaroo.
• Obverse depicts Queen Elizabeth II in right-profile relief.
• Brilliant proof striking.

Of the 13,000 coins planned for production in this release, only 10,000 2016 1/4 oz Proof Australian Silver Kangaroo Coins will be released for individual purchase. The remaining 3,000 are reserved for a unique 2016 Proof Australian Silver Kangaroo Four-Coin Set that includes a 1 oz, 1/2 oz, and 1/10 oz coin, as well.

Each of these 2016 1/4 oz Proof Australian Silver Kangaroo Coins is available from the Perth Mint inside of a protective black case. The individual coin cases are shipped in a themed shipper with the series name, kangaroo design, and year of issue included. A numbered Certificate of Authenticity is included with your purchase as well.

The reverse side of all Proof Australian Silver Kangaroo Coins features the image of a kangaroo as it hops across the Outback. The stylized background represents the rising sun in the distance, with its rays of light stretching to the very edges of the coin’s design field.

On the obverse of the 2016 1/4 oz Proof Australian Silver Kangaroo you’ll find the image of Queen Elizabeth II. Captured in right-profile relief, it was created by Ian Rank-Broadley and is accompanied by engravings identifying the Queen, nation of issue, and face value of the coin.

The kangaroo is the world’s largest marsupial species, with four recognized subspecies of kangaroo found on the Australian continent. It is loosely related to other marsupials, such as the wallaby and koala.

Perth Mint is located in Perth, which is the capital city of the state of Western Australia. Originally opened in 1899 as part of the Royal Mint system, today it operates as an independent, private mint controlled by the state of Western Australia. Though not related to the Royal Australian Mint, its coins enjoy legal tender status under the Currency Act of 1965.

If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. JM Bullion customer service associates are available to talk at 800-276-6508, you can connect with us online using our live web chat, or you may send us an email. To see similar products, check out our full selection of Australian Silver Coins.