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15 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Koala - Platinum
| Issuer | Perth Mint, Australia |
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| Year | 1994-1995 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Reverse description | A koala is depicted in high relief, clinging to and ascending the fork of a eucalyptus tree, its body turned to face the viewer with characteristic naturalistic detail including prominent ears and textured fur. Eucalyptus foliage is visible to the left of the design. The circular legend THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA and the bullion specifications 1/10 OZ. 9995 PLATINUM arc around the upper periphery, while the date 1995 appears in the lower exergue, all contained within a beaded border. |
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| Mintage | 1994 P - Proof - In 5 Coin Set - 200 1994 P - Proof - Individual Issue - 500 1995 - BU - 9,044 |
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Australia's platinum Koala series launched in 1987, making Perth one of the earliest sovereign mints to issue a platinum bullion program in fractional denominations. The 1/10 oz piece anchored the lower end of that range, targeting collectors who wanted platinum exposure without committing to the one-ounce format. Perth's .9995 purity standard edged out the more common .9990 fineness used by most competitors at the time — a deliberate marketing distinction during a period when platinum briefly traded above gold.