The coin is first issued in 2007 by the Perth Mint, the 1 oz silver Koala is minted to the highest standards .999 fine silver. One of Australia’s most iconic animals, the Koala is sitting at the base of a eucalyptus tree with a second tree in the background. A bas-relief image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Australia’s head of state, is depicted on the obverse side of these legal tender coins. The coin is also inscribed with its year of mintage, denomination, weight and fineness. In addition to its craftsmanship and the Perth Mint’s reputation, what makes this coin a bestseller is surely the global popularity of the koala. Each coin is presented in a protective acrylic case. The mintage of the coin is capped at 300,000 coins.