Who collects Perth Mint Kookaburras? I do like the designs quite a bit. I also like that they change each year. I also like that they come in capsules. What I don't like is that they are often 20-25% over spot. Ouch. However, for whatever reason Provident Metals had them for only $1 over spot (about 5%) this weekend only. At this price, you are basically buying bullion. Did anyone manage to buy any? Who collects these? Anyone have a full set to date?
I don't collect Kooks but I do enjoy the designs and the series as a whole. My Perth Mint collection are the Lunar Series
There was a short period of time where I snagged some older kooks to fill in the early years, but for the most part I only buy year of issue since that's the best way to get them close to spot. As a semi-numismatic play I like how they appreciate over time, but I'm not losing sleep over an incomplete set. The designs, love em.
I buy them for the kids as they want them. I too have gotten some older years on bullion purchases over the years accidentally. I think my kids own 5 or 6. Nice coins, but unfortunate that like all GB related coins, effectively one sided.
New guy here! FWIW, I do enjoy both the Kook's and Koala's, and do pick up some of the earlier dates when I can find them at a decent price Yes, I do understand that the premium can be a choker, especially on some early issues, but I like the designs. I'm primarily a bullion type of collector but for me, ASE's, Roo's and Maples, etc. get boring fast.
I have all of the 1oz Kookaburras, including at least one 10oz. I buy the 1oz consistently every year and will continue to do so. Coincidentally, my 2020 just arrived in the mail last week. The Kooks remain my favorite yearly bullion piece. I also happen to like Kookaburras (the animal) quite a bit, which helps.
