2006 $1 Australian Silver Kangaroo ~ Proof Coin ~ Low Mintage ~ COA

The 2006 one dollar silver kangaroo proof coin was issued by the Perth Mint in Australia. It is part of the Australian Silver Kangaroo series, which features the iconic kangaroo design.
Specifications:
- Metal: Silver (99.9% purity)
- Weight: 1 ounce (31.1 grams)
- Diameter: 40.60 mm
- Thickness: 4 mm
- Edge: Reeded

Design:
- Obverse: The obverse of the coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. The inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA", and the monetary denomination "1 DOLLAR" are also present.

- Reverse: The reverse depicts the iconic kangaroo in a natural Australian outback setting. The design is surrounded by the inscription "AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO" and the year of mintage "2006".

Proof Finish:
The coin has a proof finish, which means the design elements are struck multiple times using specially polished dies. This process creates a frosted, sculpted-like appearance on the design, while the background has a mirrored, shiny finish.

Limited Mintage:
The mintage of the 2006 one dollar silver kangaroo proof coin was limited to 12,500 pieces. Each coin comes with a unique serial number and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity issued by the Perth Mint.