2026 2 oz Proof Silver Australian Kookaburra High Relief Gilded Coin Perth Mint

Gold Accents and Deep Relief on the 2026 Proof Kookaburra

The 2026 2 oz Kookaburra high relief gilded coin is a Proof collector issue from the Perth Mint, struck from two troy ounces of .9999 fine silver with a face value of 2 Australian dollars. Selective 24-carat gold gilding picks out the bird and the outer ring, and the maximum mintage is 2,000 coins. Proof refers to a specially prepared strike with mirror-like fields and frosted design details.

A Riverbank Scene in High Relief

High relief means the design rises further from the surface than on a standard strike. To achieve this, the Perth Mint uses an extra-deep blank, which gives the raised elements more depth. The reverse shows a kookaburra swooping over a quiet riverbank with its wings fully spread and a eucalyptus tree behind it, along with the inscription KOOKABURRA, the P mintmark, the 2026 date, and the weight and purity. The obverse carries Dan Thorne's effigy of King Charles III with CHARLES III, AUSTRALIA and 2 DOLLARS. Each coin comes in a plastic display case inside a themed outer box with a certificate of authenticity.

Coin Specifications

• 2 troy oz (62.2 g) of .9999 fine silver
• Finish: Proof, high relief, selectively gilded with 24-carat gold
• Maximum mintage: 2,000
• Mint: Perth Mint
• Face value: 2 dollars (AUD)
• Packaging: display case, themed box and certificate of authenticity

How Collector Premiums Vary on a Gilded Proof

A limited Proof like this carries a larger premium over the silver spot price than a bullion Kookaburra, and that premium can differ widely between dealers. Bullion Hunters places each published offer side by side, along with buyback prices where dealers post them. Browse other silver coins for sale or the full range of Silver Kookaburra coins.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does high relief mean on the 2026 Kookaburra gilded coin?

High relief means the design is raised further above the coin's surface than on a standard strike. The Perth Mint strikes this coin on an extra-deep blank, so the kookaburra and riverbank scene show more depth and shadow.

How is the price of a 2 oz Proof gilded Kookaburra determined?

Dealers start from the spot value of the two ounces of silver and add a premium that reflects the Proof finish, gilding, packaging and limited mintage. That premium varies by dealer, so comparing published prices shows the spread.

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