Can anyone tell me when this series started for the silver bullion series. I have 2007 as the first date. Is this correct? Thanks.
That is what I thought, but the research I was doing kept on turning up 1997 as the date. I believe what they meant was that the koala coin was first introduced in 1997 as a platinum bullion coin. Then gold followed a few years later. I just wanted to know about the silver version, and from everything that I have read, it started in 2007, but I just wanted some confirmation. Thanks Jody.
Yes, 2007 is FYOI. Even though they are bullion coins, I have decided to put together a complete year set over time. Same with the silver philharmonics which started in 2008. I think the silver Koala bullion coins are under-appreciated. I know that some do not like animals on coins but many adore the chinese panda bullion coins. The Koala mintages are quite modest compared to other silver bullion coins, and I have been able to get them each year at or below spot. TC
Those do not seem to have the same admiration as the pandas. I do like them though but feel I missed the boat on the earlier years and do not want to pay the premium now. TC
I believe that Perth Mint thought the Kangaroo series (introduced in 1990) was getting a little long in the tooth and needed a replacement. But it appears the series is as popular as ever and that they'll continue with both, which I'm happy with because I get both each year, and the kook too. Strangely, I haven't got into the Lunar series. The only one I like is the 2010 - Year of the Tiger.
