2024 Koala High Relief Five Dollar Silver Proof Coin

The Koala is among the most recognisable of Australia’s distinctive native animals.

Koalas inhabit eastern and southern Australian coastal regions, living mostly on eucalyptus leaves. Disease and loss of habitat has reduced populations and Koalas are now classed as vulnerable.

When Europeans first settled in Australia, they marvelled at the unusual native animals, among them were Koalas; which they incorrectly described as a bear. Koalas were of course well known to indigenous peoples who hunted them for food.

Once ranked as a least concern species, Koalas
are now classed as vulnerable and are fully protected under Australian
environmental law.

• Limited mintage of 3,000

• Packed in a presentation case with a Certificate of Authenticity

• Struck to the Royal Australian Mint’s proof finish