Australian Silver Coins

Australian silver coins encompass a broad range of legal-tender bullion and numismatic issues struck by the Perth Mint and the Royal Australian Mint. The category includes iconic ongoing series as well as limited annual releases, spanning denominations from small fractional coins up to large-format kilo and multi-kilo pieces. Most bullion-grade issues carry a fineness of .9999 silver, with the standard one-troy-ounce size being the most widely traded format.

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About Australian Silver Coins

Australia has built one of the most recognized national silver coin programs in the world, with series such as the Silver Kangaroo, Kookaburra, Koala, Lunar, and the wildlife-themed releases — of which the Saltwater Crocodile is a notable example — all produced under the Perth Mint's hallmark. Each series typically features annually rotating reverse designs centered on Australian fauna, culture, or the Chinese lunar calendar, while the obverse carries the effigy of the reigning British monarch as legal tender of Australia. The combination of high-purity silver, detailed relief work, and changing annual designs makes these coins a distinct corner of the world bullion market.

On this page, Lone Star Coins brings together listings from multiple dealers covering a range of years, series, and formats within the Australian silver coin universe. Buyers will find individual one-ounce coins, multi-coin sets, proof issues, and occasionally larger-weight pieces. The breadth of available years and series means both date-run collectors and those seeking a specific design or mintage can browse efficiently across a competitive dealer network.

Updated June 2026

Frequently asked questions

The most widely collected Australian silver series include the Perth Mint's Silver Kookaburra, Silver Koala, Silver Kangaroo, and Lunar Series (I, II, and III), along with individual wildlife releases such as the Saltwater Crocodile. Each series typically issues new reverse designs annually, making year-specific editions a natural focus for date-run collectors.