An Australian Silver Kookaburra contains 1.0000 troy oz of pure silver, worth $54.05 at today's spot price.
The Perth Mint's Kookaburra series, begun in 1990, shows a new kookaburra design each year.
Melt values use these spot prices (US dollars):
- Silver $54.05 per troy oz Current quote · Quote time Oct 23, 7:10 PM EDT
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Melt value is the metal content at spot price, not a buy or sell price. Collectible coins can be worth much more. For reference only.
Specifications
| Years | 1990–present |
|---|---|
| Face value | AUD $1 |
| Composition | 99.99% silver (99.9% on coins dated before 2018) |
| Gross weight | 31.107 g |
| Fineness | .9999 (99.99%) |
| Pure metal | 1.0000 troy oz (31.103 g) |
| Diameter | 40.9 mm |
How the melt value is worked out
Melt value is the pure silver in the coin multiplied by the spot price. We use the coin's standard minted weight; worn coins weigh slightly less.
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31.107 g × .9999 fine ÷ 31.1035 g per troy oz = 1.0000 troy oz
1.0000 troy oz × $54.05 spot = $54.05
How to identify it
- A kookaburra on the reverse, with a new design each year.
- Coins dated before 2018 are .999 fine; every 1 oz Kookaburra contains one troy ounce of silver. The Perth Mint states a minimum weight of 31.107 g for current coins.
Melt value vs. collector value
Bullion coins usually sell for a premium over melt value. Proof, low-mintage and graded coins can be worth considerably more than their metal.
Related tools
Sources
- The Perth Mint: Australian Kookaburra 2026 1 oz silver bullion coin — checked 2026-10-22
- Money Metals Exchange: Australian Silver Kookaburra — checked 2026-10-22