Due to the success of the Perth Mint the land down under has become famous for its high quality precious metals. Australia continues to raise the bar not only for coin design, but for cutting edge security features which are designed to combat counterfeiting in all its forms. Whether you’re an investor or collector you will find something here that suits your tastes and desires.

Coins purchased through the Perth Mint will typically be issued in special capsules which are designed to protect them. Every Australian coin features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on the back side, which honors the British heritage of Australia and the history the two nations share.Here is a list of some of the top Australian coins which are set to be released in 2017.

2017 Silver Koala

The Koala is second only to the Kangaroo in terms of Australian wildlife popularity, and the Perth Mint has commemorated it through the issue of this sensational silver coin. Tom Vaughan is the artist responsible for the coin’s design and it features a Koala sitting inside a meadow with hills, leaves and trees nearby. This coin is comprised of 99.9% pure silver and will come in weights of 1 kg, 1 oz and 10 ounces.

2017 Gold Kangaroo

The Kangaroo series is Australia’s most popular collection of bullion coins. This 2017 edition will feature a dynamic image of a kangaroo jumping through the air near foliage with rocky terrain in the background. Jennifer McKenna is the coin’s designer and her work has become highly regarded. This coin contains an exceptionally purity of 99.99 percent gold.

2017 Year of The Rooster

Chinese inspired lunar coins have become very popular in recent years and few mints do them as well as Perth. The rooster is one of 12 animals which are featured in the Chinese Zodiac and 2017 is its year. Therefore it is featured on the face of this spectacular coin and the sheer attention to detail paid to the bird makes this one of the best lunar coins ever produced.

2017 Silver Kookaburra

The Kookaburra is a large, predatory bird which is related to kingfishers and can be found in the Australian outback. This coin, which is designed by Natasha Muhl, showcases a pair of kookaburras which are relaxing on top of a wooden fence. This coin is comprised of 99.9 percent silver and has caused excitement among both collectors and enthusiasts.

2017 Silver Kangaroo

The silver Kangaroo series was first unveiled in 2016 and like its gold counterpart, has quickly emerged as Australia’s most popular silver bullion coin. It features cutting edge authentication technology such as lettering which is laser micro engraved, which can only be seen through a magnifying lens. The silver kangaroo has very high demand and appeal and the Perth Mint has described it as being a “low premium coin,” which means that those who purchase won’t have to pay significantly more than silver’s spot price.