- New Design: every year since 1990
- Perth Mint: over 100 years of tradition
- Highest Purity: fineness 999.9/1,000
- New DesignThis time a flying kingfisher with fine plumage
- Perth MintOne of the world's most renowned mints
- Highest PurityDelivered Brilliant Uncirculated and protected in a coin capsule
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Kookaburra 2026, 1 ounce silver
It isn’t laughing, it’s calling.Its image in silver.
1 ounce silver, 2026 issue. The image shows the kookaburra in flight over a river, framed by trees and rocks.
Kookaburra 2026, 1 ounce silver, side with the kookaburra, image
1 ounce silver, 2026 issue. The image shows the kookaburra in flight over a river, framed by trees and rocks.
The call
In chorus with the family
koo-koo-koo-koo-koo-kaa-kaa-kaa
In German it is also called Lachender Hans, “laughing Hans”. But what sounds like laughter is a territorial call: it warns other birds to stay away, as the Australian Museum writes.
The family often calls in chorus, above all at dawn and dusk. This is how it tells other kookaburras that its territory is occupied.
In the breeding season other kookaburras help out, usually young birds from the previous one to two years. Everyone in the group shares the rearing, and the parents are believed to pair for life.
At around 42 centimetres and 340 grams on average, it is one of the largest kingfishers. It lives almost everywhere in eastern Australia where suitable trees grow.
The perch
It waits quietly on a perch with a good view, then drops straight down.
Under the loupe
The side with the kookaburra carries the weight, fineness and year, together with the mintmark of the Perth Mint.
On the other side: the effigy of King Charles III by Dan Thorne. The design is by Wade Robinson.
KookaburraThe kookaburra
FinenessWeight and fineness
EffigyThe effigy
The image up close
The designs
How the years show it
Since 1990 the silver coin has carried the kookaburra, almost every year with a new design. The first was created by Stuart Devlin, who also designed Australia’s first decimal coins of 1966. Here are the years from our range.
2026In flight over the river
2025On the branch, 35 years
2024In flight, with a snake
2023Two kookaburras on the waratah
2022On the birdbath
2021On a eucalyptus branch
2020At dawn, 30 years
2019On a branch by the water
2018Flying in
2017Two on a wooden fence
2016On a fence post
2015On a tree stump
2014On a branch
2013Two on a branch
2012Among eucalyptus leaves
2009In front of rays
Three sizes, one design
We carry the silver bullion coin in one ounce, ten ounces and one kilogram, with face values of 1, 10 and 30 dollars. All three carry the design of the year.
Silver
Gold
Proof
High relief
Gilded
Privy mark
In colour
Gold-plated
Incused
Antiqued
How their sizes compare
Silver, from one ounce up to one kilogram
1 ounce40.9 mm
5 ounces50.9 mm
10 ounces75.9 mm
1 kg100.9 mm
Gold, from 0.5 grams up to five ounces
0.5 g11.6 mmDesign 2025
1/10 ounce16.6 mm
1/4 ounce20.6 mm
1 ounceDesign 2025
2 ounces36.6 mmDesign 2024
5 ouncesDesign 2023
At a glance
- Issuing country
- Australia
- Face value
- 1 AUD
- Metal
- silver
- Weight
- 1 ounce
- Fineness
- 999.9/1000
- Diameter
- up to 40.9 mm
- Year
- 2026
- Effigy
- Charles III
- Mint
- Perth Mint
- Quality
- Brilliant uncirculated
- Maximum mintage stated by the issuer
- 500,000 coins
In the evening the family often calls once more in chorus.
1 oz Silver Kookaburra 2026 – Australia's Icon in the Purest Precious Metal
- Investment goal: Bullion coin for inflation hedge and long-term wealth preservation
- Design: Majestic Kookaburra in flight against an Australian landscape
- Material & fineness: 31.10 g of purest silver in 999.9/1,000 fineness
- Manufacturer: Struck by the world-famous Perth Mint
- Country of origin: Australia – land of unique wildlife
The Silver Kookaburra 2026 is back! And what a comeback it is. The Perth Mint has outdone itself, presenting an edition that makes collectors' hearts beat faster while also delighting investors. With a limited mintage of only 500,000 pieces, this coin ranks among the most sought-after silver coins of the year.
A design that captivates
The obverse of this Brilliant Uncirculated coin features the namesake Kookaburra in a breathtaking depiction. The Australian kingfisher spreads its wings and glides elegantly over a typically Australian landscape with gnarled trees and rocky terrain. The level of detail is remarkable – every single feather has been engraved into the precious metal with the utmost precision. The inscription "KOOKABURRA" along with "2026 1oz 9999 SILVER" and the "P" mint mark for Perth Mint round off this artistic design.
The reverse features the official portrait of King Charles III in the classic side profile. The inscription "CHARLES III AUSTRALIA" along with the face value "1 DOLLAR" give the coin its official status as legal tender in Australia.
Why the Kookaburra 2026 belongs in your portfolio
This coin combines several advantages that make it a smart choice:
- Tax advantages: Profits from the sale are generally tax-free after a minimum holding period of one year
- Limited availability: The limited mintage provides potential value stability
- Industrial demand: Silver is urgently needed in electronics, solar technology, and medicine
- High liquidity: Recognized worldwide and tradeable at any time
- Perfect diversification: Low correlation to other asset classes
Silver has outlived every currency in history. It possesses an intrinsic value that endures independently of political decisions or economic turbulence.
Technical perfection from Perth
The Perth Mint is one of the most renowned mints in the world. For over a century, it has stood for the highest quality standards. The Kookaburra 2026 is delivered in Brilliant Uncirculated condition – protected in a high-quality coin capsule that shields the precious piece from scratches and environmental influences.
With a diameter of 40.70 mm, the coin sits comfortably in the hand. The fine weight of exactly 31.10 grams corresponds to a full troy ounce – the international standard for bullion coins. The fineness of 999.9/1,000 guarantees the highest purity.
More than just an investment
The Kookaburra has long since become a cult classic. Since 1990, a new design has been released every year, making the series extremely popular among collectors. But this coin is also excellently suited as a crisis hedge. In times of economic uncertainty or currency instability, physical silver offers tangible value – independent of banks or digital systems.
Whether as a cornerstone of your retirement provisions, a valuable gift for the next generation, or a shining addition to your collection: the 1 oz Silver Kookaburra 2026 is an investment that brings joy. Secure your copy of this extraordinary Australian coin now!
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