2026 Australian Koala 1oz 99.99% Silver Bullion Coin – The Perth Mint

The 2026 Australian Koala 1oz Silver Bullion Coin from The Perth Mint celebrates one of Australia's most beloved native animals through exceptional craftsmanship and beautifully detailed wildlife artwork.

Struck from 1 troy ounce of 99.99% pure silver, this internationally recognised bullion coin forms part of The Perth Mint's popular Australian Koala Silver Bullion Series.

Combining exceptional silver purity, distinctive Australian wildlife imagery and the trusted reputation of The Perth Mint, the 2026 Koala is an appealing addition to both precious-metal portfolios and Australian coin collections.

Celebrating Australia's Iconic Koala

The koala is one of Australia's most recognisable native animals, celebrated for its distinctive appearance and close association with eucalyptus forests.

The 2026 Australian Koala Silver Bullion Coin continues The Perth Mint's tradition of showcasing this iconic marsupial through detailed annual designs.

The reverse depicts a koala perched among eucalyptus branches, capturing the natural character and charm of Australia's unique wildlife.

The design is complemented by inscriptions identifying the coin's year, silver weight and purity, together with The Perth Mint's distinctive mintmark.

The obverse features the official effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, confirming the coin's status as Australian legal tender.

The Perth Mint Australian Koala Series

First introduced in 2007, the Australian Koala Silver Bullion Series has become an internationally recognised collection among precious-metal enthusiasts and wildlife coin collectors.

Each annual release features a new koala design, making the series particularly appealing to collectors seeking to build a collection of Australian wildlife bullion coins.

The 2026 edition continues this tradition, combining detailed engraving with the purity and quality associated with The Perth Mint.

One Troy Ounce of 99.99% Pure Silver

Containing 31.107 grams of 99.99% pure silver, the 2026 Australian Koala offers an accessible way to acquire physical silver bullion while enjoying the collectable appeal of an annually changing design.

Its Australian legal-tender status, high silver purity and internationally recognised Perth Mint craftsmanship make it suitable for both bullion investors and collectors.

The coin also incorporates a micro-laser engraved security feature, providing an additional element of authentication.

Specifications

• Year: 2026

• Series: Australian Koala

• Mint: The Perth Mint

• Country: Australia

• Denomination: $1 AUD

• Metal: Silver

• Silver Content: 1 Troy oz

• Purity: 99.99% Fine Silver (.9999)

• Minimum Gross Weight: 31.107g

• Maximum Diameter: 40.90mm

• Maximum Thickness: 3.50mm

• Finish: Bullion

• Reverse Design: Koala perched in a eucalyptus tree, holding a leafy branch in its mouth

• Obverse: King Charles III

• Obverse Designer: Dan Thorne

• Mintmark: P – Perth Mint

• Security Feature: Micro-Laser Engraved Letter

• Maximum Mintage: 300,000 Worldwide

• Packaging: Protective Acrylic Capsule

• Legal Tender: Australian Currency