2023 Australia 1 oz Platinum Koala 35th Anniversary MS-70 NGC

Coin Highlights:

• Contains 1 oz of .9995 fine platinum.
• Limited mintage of only 3,000 coins worldwide.
• This coin is graded MS-70 by NGC.
• Obverse: The Jody Clark effigy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, her years of reign: 1952-2022 and the monetary denomination.
• Reverse: Portrays a seated koala bear, leaning forward to explore. Also included in the inscription "THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA," the weight, .9995 fineness and the metal. The Perth Mint's "P35" mint mark is included in the design to signify the 35 years of The Perth Mint Koala coins. Also included in the reverse design is the year-date of 2023.
• The coin’s reverse includes a security feature in the form of a micro-laser engraved letter within the design. It is only detectable under a magnifying glass.
• Sovereign coin backed by the Australian government.

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Koalas
Early European settlers initially confused these new tree-climbing animals with monkeys or bears, which is why some people still refer to the creatures as koala bears. However, koalas are actually marsupials like kangaroos and wombats. These cuddly marsupials have special physical characteristics that help their tree-dwelling lifestyle. Koalas are able to grab branches and pick eucalyptus leaves with their two opposable digits, and their tough skin and sharp claws provide traction in climbing. They even have extra thick fur on their bottoms so that they can comfortably sit on branches for hours at a time. Unique to Australia, these animals are a perfect theme for an iconic coin series.

The Perth Mint
The Perth Mint is Australia's oldest operating mint and its name has become synonymous with some of the highest standard of precious metal bullion and collectible products. Along with the kookaburra, some of The Perth Mint's most well-known coin programs include the Gold Kangaroo and Silver Kangaroo, Koala, Gold Lunar and Silver Lunar, and Gold Swan and Silver Swan programs along with a wide variety of specialty bullion releases.

History of Platinum
Historically, platinum has been more expensive than gold. In fact, platinum is actually 30 times rarer than gold. Platinum is so rare that it is mined in a few deposits around the world, with South Africa making up 80% of the total reserve. Platinum is often referred to as the rich man’s gold due to its prestigious uses in jewelry. Platinum is more frequently used for industrial purposes such as catalytic converters. Today, platinum trades lower than gold, even though it is much rarer than its counterpart, which is why many investors have turned to platinum for their investment needs.