1994 Silver Two Ounce Unc Privy Mark Veiled Head

1994 Silver Two Ounce Unc Privy Mark Veiled Head

Obverse: Elizabeth II to right, legend around

Reverse: Two kookaburras on a branch facing outwards, date below and legend around

Diameter: 50.30mm | Weight: 62.2070g | Purity: 99.90% | ASW: 2.00 ozt

Mintage: 1,500

This kookaburra is part of the very first 4-coin privy set released by the Perth Mint.

Although to most folks a lot of the Perth Mint silver kookaburras all look the same, discerning collectors know otherwise. One of the ways that these coins can be distinguished is by looking for a "privy mark".

A privy mark was originally a small mark or differentiation in the design of a coin for the purpose of identifying the mint, moneyer, or some other aspect of the coin's production or origin, for quality control purposes. The Perth Mint uses privy marks slightly differently - they are used to commemorate a particular event, theme or occasion.

This privy mark is a gold overlay that was issued as part of the Perth Mint's four coin series of 1994 to showcase the portraits seen on Australian sovereigns produced at the Perth Mint. This coin features a privy with the "Large Head" of King George V, seen on Australian sovereigns produced between 1911 and 1928. Each of the coins in this set had a tiny mintage of just 1,500, so a complete set of four in the original case is a true achievement!

This coin remains housed in the original presentation case, and is accompanied by its serial-numbered Certificate of Authenticity.