2008 Australia 1 oz Gold Koala Gem Proof PCGS (High Relief)

• Contains 1 oz of .9999 fine gold in high relief.
• Coins are PCGS certified Gem Proof DCAM and includes a wooden display box
• Obverse: Portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley likeness of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as well as the coin’s monetary denomination.
• Reverse: Features a mother koala and her baby sitting on a tree branch, along with the "P" mint mark, purity and weight.
• Guaranteed by The Perth Mint.

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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.