2012 PCGS PR-70 First Strikes 1 oz Australian Koala High Relief Proof Gold Coin

2012 PCGS PR-70 First Strikes 1 oz Australian Koala High Relief Proof Gold Coin In addition to the Kookaburra Series, the Australian Koala coins are among the oldest gold coins produced by the Perth Mint.  The Koala Series features silver and gold coins in different sizes, each year presenting unique designs of the Koala, a native marsupial typically found in Australian Eucalyptus woodlands. This particular Koala coin is a proof gold coin, weighing 1 Troy oz and made of 99.99% pure gold. It was purchased from the Perth Mint within the first 30 days of the official release. You can find the 2012 1 oz Australian Koala Proof Gold Coin, sealed and certified by PCGS as a PF-70 coin, at SD Bullion. Coin Highlights Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as a PF-70 sample by NGC; Proof coin; Contains 1 oz of .9999 pure gold; Issued by the Perth Mint; Purchased within the first 30 days of the official release; Bears a 100-dollar denomination backed by Australia; The reverse features the Koala design; The obverse portrays Queen Elizabeth II. The Design The obverse depicts Queen Elizabeth II’s effigy designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. Her Majesty’s bust is surrounded by her name, the country’s name, the year of issuance, and the coin’s denomination. The reverse features a sleeping koala lying on a branch. The coin’s weight, metal content, and purity are described as “1 oz .9999 GOLD.” The distinctive “P” mintmark on the left identifies the Perth Mint.  A PCGS PR-70 “First Strikes” coin PCGS, or the Professional Coin Grading Service, operates independently from sovereign mints, evaluating and grading coins using the Sheldon Scale, which ranges from 1 to 70 based on the coin’s condition. PR stands for Proof Coin, indicating a coin produced for collection purposes, which exhibits mirror-like surfaces in contrast with frosted design elements. 70 is the highest grade and indicates a coin with no visible flaws. For PCGS, “First Strikes” refers to coins purchased from the original mint within the first 30 days of the official release and submitted to its appraisal. Buy 2012 PCGS PR-70 First Strikes 1 oz Australian Koala Proof Gold Coins at SD Bullion Collect the finest Australian gold coins from the Perth Mint. Purchase the 2012 PCGS PF-70 First Strikes 1 oz Australian Koala Proof Gold Coin online, 24/7, from SD Bullion. If you prefer, you can order with our customer service during regular business hours through our web chat feature or by calling 1-(800)-294-8732.