- New Design: unique every year
- Perth Mint: series since 1990
- Highest Purity: 999.9 fineness
- New DesignLaughing Kookaburra in flight over Australian rock landscape
- Perth MintWorld-famous mint, identifiable by the embossed P
- Highest PurityFinest metal, Brilliant Uncirculated in protective coin capsule
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Kookaburra 2026, 10 ounces silver
It isn’t laughing, it’s calling.Its image in silver.
10 ounces silver, 2026 issue. The image shows the kookaburra in flight over a river, framed by trees and rocks.
Kookaburra 2026, 10 ounces silver, side with the kookaburra, image
10 ounces 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
- 10 AUD
- Metal
- silver
- Weight
- 10 ounces
- Fineness
- 999.9/1000
- Diameter
- up to 75.9 mm
- Year
- 2026
- Effigy
- Charles III
- Mint
- Perth Mint
- Quality
- Brilliant uncirculated
In the evening the family often calls once more in chorus.
10 oz Silver Kookaburra 2026 – Australia's Icon in Impressive Size
The majestic Silver Kookaburra 2026 in the imposing 10-ounce version combines Australian minting artistry with the timeless fascination of precious metals. This extraordinary bullion coin from the Perth Mint delights collectors and investors alike.
- Investment goal: Classic bullion coin with proven inflation hedge and long-term value preservation
- Design: Dynamic Kookaburra in flight over an Australian rocky landscape with characteristic eucalyptus trees
- Material & fineness: Purest silver with 999.9/1,000 fineness – the highest purity for maximum value stability
- Manufacturer: Produced by the world-famous Perth Mint – a guarantee of first-class quality
- Country of origin: Australia – home of the legendary Laughing Jack
A Masterpiece of Australian Minting Art
The obverse of this impressive coin shows the eponymous Kookaburra in a breathtaking flight scene. With outstretched wings, the iconic bird glides over a typically Australian landscape. Rock formations, gnarled trees and native vegetation form the perfect setting for this true-to-nature work of art. The depth of detail is simply remarkable – every single feather has been crafted with the utmost precision.
The reverse bears the portrait of King Charles III in classic side profile. The inscriptions "CHARLES III" and "AUSTRALIA" as well as the face value of 10 dollars lend the coin its official character as legal tender.
Technical Specifications at a Glance
- Fine weight: A proud 311 grams of purest silver
- Diameter: An impressive 75.90 mm
- Fineness: 999.9/1,000 – the highest purity available on the market
- Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) in a protective coin capsule
- Year of issue: 2026
Why This Coin Enriches Your Portfolio
Silver coins of the Kookaburra series enjoy an excellent reputation worldwide. The Perth Mint has been minting this popular series since 1990 – with a new, unique design every year. This makes every edition a collector's piece with character.
"Silver is not just a precious metal – it's a piece of history you can hold in your hands. The Kookaburra embodies this tradition in a truly unique way."
The 10-ounce variant offers a decisive advantage: you get more silver per coin while benefiting from lower minting costs relative to the material value. For strategically minded investors, this is a factor not to be underestimated.
Silver as crisis protection and a Wealth Anchor
In times of economic uncertainty, silver has proven its worth for thousands of years. Unlike paper money, this precious metal has an intrinsic value that exists independently of political decisions or central bank policy. Industrial demand – particularly from the solar industry, electronics and medical technology – additionally ensures stable baseline demand.
Another advantage: profits from the sale of silver are tax-free after a holding period of at least one year. This makes this form of investment particularly attractive for investors with a long-term outlook.
Perfectly Protected for Generations
Your 10 oz Silver Kookaburra 2026 will of course arrive in a high-quality coin capsule. This protects the precious piece from scratches, fingerprints and environmental influences. This way, its Brilliant Uncirculated condition is preserved for years and decades to come – an asset you can confidently pass on to future generations.
Secure this highlight of Australian minting art now and expand your precious metals collection with a truly impressive piece!
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