Product Description
Specifications
1990 Royal Australian Mint $10 Birds of Australia White Cockatoo Silver Proof Coin – 20g in Presentation Box
Product Overview
The 1990 $10 Birds of Australia White Cockatoo Silver Proof Coin is the second standard proof release in the Royal Australian Mint's Birds of Australia series, celebrating Australia's distinctive native birdlife.
Struck from 20 grams of .925 sterling silver, the coin contains 18.5 grams or approximately 0.5948 troy ounces of fine silver. Its proof finish combines frosted design elements with reflective fields, highlighting the detailed White Cockatoo design.
Issued as Australian legal tender with a face value of $10 AUD, this 1990 release is supplied in its Royal Australian Mint presentation box with Certificate of Authenticity.
Key Features & Benefits
- 20g Sterling Silver Coin – Gross weight of 20 grams.
- .925 Sterling Silver – Struck in 92.5% silver.
- 18.5g Fine Silver – Approximately 0.5948 troy ounces of fine silver.
- Proof Finish – Collector-quality strike with contrasting frosted and mirrored surfaces.
- Birds of Australia Series – The second standard proof release in the series.
- White Cockatoo Design – Celebrates one of Australia's most recognisable native birds.
- $10 Australian Legal Tender – Issued by the Royal Australian Mint.
- Presentation Box & COA – Supplied with presentation packaging and Certificate of Authenticity.
Design & Craftsmanship
The reverse features a detailed depiction of a White Cockatoo, celebrating a familiar member of Australia's diverse birdlife. The bird is presented prominently within the design, continuing the wildlife theme established by the Birds of Australia series.
The obverse carries the Raphael Maklouf portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, together with the inscriptions identifying the monarch, Australia and the 1990 year-date.
The proof finish enhances the design through contrasting frosted relief and polished fields, bringing greater definition to the cockatoo and surrounding detail.
The Birds of Australia Series
The Royal Australian Mint's Birds of Australia series celebrated distinctive bird species through a collection of $10 sterling silver coins. The standard proof series began with the 1989 Kookaburra, followed by the 1990 White Cockatoo and later releases including the Jabiru and Emperor Penguin.
Produced in .925 sterling silver, the series combines Australian natural-history themes with collector-focused proof coinage from the Royal Australian Mint.
Authentication & Specifications
Mint: Royal Australian Mint
Country: Australia
Year: 1990
Series: Birds of Australia
Product Type: Silver Proof Coin
Metal: Silver
Purity: 92.5% / .925 Sterling Silver
Gross Weight: 20g
Fine Silver Content: 18.5g / Approx. 0.5948 Troy Oz
Diameter: 34mm
Denomination: $10 AUD
Finish: Proof
Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II
Obverse Designer: Raphael Maklouf
Reverse: White Cockatoo
Packaging: Presentation Box with Certificate of Authenticity
Packaging & Availability
This 1990 $10 Birds of Australia White Cockatoo Silver Proof Coin is supplied in its Royal Australian Mint presentation box with Certificate of Authenticity.
As a vintage collectible, the coin, certificate and presentation materials may show minor signs of age, storage or previous handling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much fine silver is in the 1990 $10 White Cockatoo coin?
The coin has a gross weight of 20 grams and is struck in .925 sterling silver. It therefore contains 18.5 grams, or approximately 0.5948 troy ounces, of fine silver.
Is the 1990 White Cockatoo coin pure silver?
No. The coin is made from .925 sterling silver, meaning 92.5% of its 20g gross weight is silver. Its actual fine-silver content is 18.5 grams.
Was the 1990 White Cockatoo the first Birds of Australia coin?
No. The 1989 Kookaburra preceded the White Cockatoo in the standard proof series. The 1990 White Cockatoo was the second annual release, followed by the 1991 Jabiru.
What bird is featured on the 1990 Birds of Australia coin?
The reverse features a White Cockatoo, one of Australia's familiar native cockatoos, depicted as the central wildlife subject of the 1990 Birds of Australia release.
Condition Note: This is a vintage collectible. Minor imperfections to the coin, Certificate of Authenticity, presentation box or other packaging may be present and are considered consistent with age, storage and previous handling. Individual examples may vary slightly in appearance.
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