Koala 1/10oz Gold Coin 2023
Perth Mint
The Perth Mint is one of the world’s most renowned precious metal mints. Founded in 1899 in Perth, Australia, as a branch of the British Royal Mint, it is now owned by the Government of Western Australia. The mint specializes in the production of bullion bars, collector coins, and investment coins made from gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.
The Perth Mint is especially well known for its “Australian Kangaroo,” “Koala,” and “Lunar” coin series.
GPSR: The Perth Mint
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🐨 Koala 1/10 oz Gold Coin 2023 – Compact Gold Issue Featuring Australia’s Famous Marsupial
The 2023 Koala 1/10 oz Gold Coin is part of the renowned Australian Koala series and combines high-quality minting craftsmanship with one of Australia’s most beloved wildlife motifs. The series is distinguished by its annually changing koala designs and enjoys worldwide popularity among collectors and precious metal enthusiasts. Despite its compact size, this edition impresses with its detailed design and exceptional quality of execution.
The obverse features a finely crafted portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Her facial features, hair texture, and contours have been precisely engraved, giving the design a balanced and elegant appearance. Surrounding the portrait are the official inscriptions indicating the issuing country, face value, and other coin specifications. The design appears harmonious and reinforces the coin’s official character.
The reverse presents a koala depicted in a natural pose. The design conveys a sense of calm and tranquility while portraying Australia’s iconic marsupial with remarkable attention to detail. Particular emphasis has been placed on the fur texture, facial features, and fine contours of the animal. Despite the coin’s small format, the motif remains clearly visible and displays a vivid, sculptural appearance.
The minting is characterized by a high level of precision and detail. Individual design elements are cleanly separated, creating an attractive sense of depth. Light reflects evenly across the surface, highlighting the intricate textures and enhancing the overall visual effect.
The coin contains 1/10 troy ounce of fine gold and weighs approximately 3.11 grams. The gold exhibits a warm and consistent luster that further emphasizes the quality of the craftsmanship. The compact denomination makes the coin especially convenient to handle while giving it an elegant appearance.
The design combines Australia’s unique wildlife with modern minting technology. While the obverse highlights the coin’s official national identity, the reverse is entirely devoted to the realistic depiction of the koala. Clean lines and balanced proportions create a harmonious overall composition.
In its entirety, the 2023 Koala 1/10 oz Gold Coin represents a successful combination of Australian wildlife, high-quality fine gold, and modern minting artistry in a compact format.
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Perth Mint |
| Series | Koala |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 3.11 gram |
| Gross Weight | 3.11 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/10 oz |
| Year of issue | 2023 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Uncirculated |
| Face value | 15 AUD |
| Mintage | 25000 |
| Packaging | in Capsule |
| Packaging Unit | 20 per roll |