2023 $1 Quokka Coloured 1oz Silver Proof Coin (With Memorial Effigy)

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2023 $1 Australian Quokka 1oz Silver Proof Coloured Coin (Memorial Effigy)

Mintage 5000

Quokkas are wallaby-like marsupials found mainly in the south west region of Western Australia, particularly
Rottnest Island, an idyllic location 18 kilometres off the coast near Perth. About the same size of domestic cats,
the quokka has thick, grey-brown fur, a broad face, shiny black eyes and round furry ears.

Thanks to its cute, smiley appearance and an acceptance of humans, the quokka has become a popular subject
for ‘selfies’ in the age of social media.

Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver

The coin’s reverse portrays a coloured representation of two quokkas
at a pool of water fringed by rocks and Rottnest Island daisies. The
design includes the inscription ‘QUOKKA’ and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’
mintmark.