The Australian kookaburra is fondly known for its distinctive call which sounds similar to human laughter, and can be heard echoing through the trees at dawn and dusk.

This coloured coin is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver.

The reverse of the kookaburra coin features a vibrant colour image of a young kookaburra perched on a tree branch sheltered by leaves. The design includes the inscription AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark and the 2014 year-date.

Issued as Australian legal tender, the coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and the monetary denomination.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 2,000 of the Melbourne ANDA Coin Show Special – Australian Kookaburra 2014 1oz Silver Proof Coin.

Each coin is housed in a grey display case, within an illustrated shipper featuring the ANDA logo alongside the dates of the Melbourne show.

This stunning coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.