Reverse Proof 2009 Australian Silver KOOKABURRA 1 Troy Ounce Coin.

The kookaburra is one of the iconic symbols of Australia, made all the more desirable by the Perth Mint's execution of this handsome bird in pure silver,
Artistically rendered in an unique, reverse proof finish!
The 2009 Silver Kookaburra is made even more desirable by the special "P20" mint mark that commemorates the 20th year the Australian Kookaburra Silver Coin has been issued!

The kookaburra is probably the best known bird of Australia.
There are actually four species of kookaburra found in Australia and New Guinea.
All are members of the Kingfisher family. Far and away the most familiar is the Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae).
Kookaburras are famous for their unmistakable call, which sounds uncannily like loud, echoing human laughter - good-natured, if rather hysterical,
Merriment in the case of the Laughing Kookaburra; and maniacal cackling in the case of the slightly smaller Blue-Winged Kookaburra (D. leachii).
The word "kookaburra" is borrowed from an aboriginal word of the Wiradjura language, "guuguubarra", which is onomatopoeic of (replicates) the avian's call.
Kookaburras are carnivorous. They eat lizards, snakes, insects, mice and raw meat. The more socialized birds will accept handouts from humans and will take raw or cooked meat from open-air barbecues left unattended. Kookas are territorial, and often live with the partly grown chicks of the previous season.

Obverse
A laughing kookaburra perches on a branch in front of the rising sun. The legend 1 Ounce .999 SILVER guarantees the weight and purity.
A special Perth Mint "P20" mint mark is judiciously placed to to the lower left, between rays of the sun.
The legend THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA and the date are also indicated.

Reverse
Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II of England, in crowned profile facing right.
This portrait, featuring Her Majesty wearing a tiara and pearl earrings, was executed by the sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley.
The legend ELIZABETH II and denomination also appear.
Specifications
Country Australia
Mint Perth Mint of Australia
Year of Issue 2009 
   
Finish Reverse Proof
Composition .999 Fine (Pure) Silver
Edge Plain
   
Artist Ian Rank-Broadley (reverse)
Packaging Encapsulated

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