
When early European settlers first encountered koalas in Australia, they thought the tree-climbing animals were monkeys or bears. Even though they're still referred to by some as "koala bears", they're actually marsupials like kangaroos and wombats. Perth Mint continues its successful Australian Koala series with a new design for 2018. The first year in the series to feature .9999 purity, this release is sure to continue the series' rich tradition of success. Highlights: It contains 1 oz of .99