Description
Why does this 2022-P Australian Quokka 1 oz. Silver Colorized GEM Proof coin belong in your collection?
The Quokka, a native marsupial to Australia’s Rottnest and Bald Island, is celebrated on a Perth Mint coin series launched in 2020. The adorable creature has become a social media sensation for its friendly attitude and willingness to literally smile for a photo. This 2022 dated limited mintage release features the second design of the series, showcased with a selectively colorized proof finish.
- This 2022-P Australian Quokka proof coin is crafted from 1 Troy oz. of .9999 fine silver.
- The coin is minted with an exquisite proof finish, boasting finely frosted design elements and glossy mirrored backgrounds.
- The coin’s heartwarming quokka imagery is highlighted with realistic color.
- The Australian legal tender one dollar denomination coin features a diameter measurement of 40.90 mm.
- The coin will arrive in its original Mint package.
- Mintage is limited to only 5,000 coins.
Delightful Quokka Family Portrait
Obverse: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is portrayed in a right facing pose on the obverse, wearing the famed Royal Diamond Diadem. A wide frame containing the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA” “1OZ 9999 AG,” “2022” and “1 DOLLAR” encircles the portrait. Acclaimed British sculptor Jody Clark created this rendition of the monarch in 2015.
Reverse: A mother quokka and her joey are depicted in color on the reverse, flanked by the bright violet blossoms of Rottnest Island daisies, while a bobtail lizard scampers across their path and a pair of butterflies flutter above. Inscribed “QUOKKA” and the Perth Mint mark “P.”
Gorgeous GEM Proof Coin
This 2022-P Australian Quokka 1 oz. silver colorized proof coin is available from ModernCoinMart in GEM Proof condition. Expect the proof silver dollar coin to feature a superior quality strike, exceptionally finished surfaces and fantastic eye appeal. The coin is elegantly presented in a classic black Mint branded display case with a clear lid, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, in a protective box adorned with a Australian landscape sunset scene.
