2012 Australian Kangaroo High Relief Silver Coin

mrbrklyn · Jul 3, 2012

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That year not only saw the high relief debut, but it also marked the first time the kangaroo coins were struck from .999 fine silver. Previous to that point, the Perth Mint produced kangaroo coins from gold.

Collectors rushed to obtain coins of the new precious metal series leading to a quick sell-out of the 2010 high relief. Its follow-up in 2011 also proved popular, leading the Perth to issue this third strike of the program.

In order to obtain the high relief images featured on the silver coin, the Perth produces each with concave surfaces on both the obverse and reverse. This ensures an optimum flow of metal as each is struck with the die resulting in a coin with an enhanced level of detail owing to its increased relief.
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