2023 1oz Kangaroo Silver Coin

Product Overview

The 2023 1oz Australian Kangaroo Silver Coin is part of Perth Mint’s flagship bullion series. This coin continues the tradition of featuring the iconic kangaroo motif, struck in .9999 fine silver. With unlimited mintage (though production ends in 2023, after which official mintage figures will be declared), it is targeted primarily as a bullion investment piece with supplemental collectability via its design and security features.

Key Features & Benefits

Purity & Weight – 1 troy ounce (31.107 g approx) of 99.99% pure silver

Design – Reverse depicts a bounding kangaroo amid stylised sun rays; obverse includes the Jody Clark “Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Obverse” (1952–2022) 

Legal Tender / Backing – $1 AUD face value under Australian legal tender laws 

Authentication Feature – Micro-laser engraved letter (visible under magnification) to deter counterfeits 

Mint / Refinery Reputation – Produced by The Perth Mint, a trusted Australian bullion mint

Investment / Collectibility – As a bullion piece with iconic design and security elements, it serves well for stacking, portfolio building, or as a featured coin in a collection

Design & Craftsmanship

The reverse artwork portrays a dynamic kangaroo in mid-bound, framed by stylised rays of sunlight, with inscriptions: AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO, the year (2023), the “P” mintmark, and weight / purity details. The obverse carries the Jody Clark effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the years “1952–2022” to commemorate her reign, as part of the memorial obverse design used in this issue. The coin is produced in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) finish, with minting precision to maintain sharp detail and fine surfaces. 

Authentication & Specifications

Metal: Silver, 99.99% purity

Weight: 1 troy ounce (31.1g)

Year: 2023

Denomination: $1 AUD

Mint / Refinery: The Perth Mint (Australia)

Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated

Mintage: Unlimited (production closes at the end of 2023; final mintage to be declared) 

Packaging: Supplied inside a protective clear plastic pouch; tubes of 25 available for bulk orders 

Packaging & Availability

Individual coins are presented in a clear plastic pouch to protect the coin while keeping the design visible. For larger orders, Perth Mint tubes (25 coins) are used. Because this is the final year of production (ending in 2023), collectors may regard this issue as transitional, and stock levels may vary at dealers.