1999 1oz Silver Square Penny Privy Mark Kookaburra - Mintage: 4,000

Product Description

Discover a special piece of Australian coinage history with the 1999 Kookaburra 1oz Silver Coin featuring the 1919 Square Penny Privy Mark. Struck by The Perth Mint in 99.9% pure silver, this uncirculated release combines the popular Kookaburra series with a tribute to Australia’s historic pattern coinage.

The reverse depicts an adult kookaburra and chick perched on a branch, complemented by a miniature square penny privy mark. This detail celebrates the 80th anniversary of the first Kookaburra pattern penny struck in 1919. The additional P100 mintmark commemorates The Perth Mint’s centenary in 1999.

The obverse features Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley and the Australian $1 denomination. Measuring 40.6mm in diameter, the coin brings together Australian wildlife, fine silver and numismatic heritage.

With a limited mintage of 4,000, this distinctive edition makes an appealing addition for Kookaburra collectors and enthusiasts of Australian privy mark coins. Available from All Things Minted.