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Kookaburra Kaa-Kaa 2024 2oz Silver Antiqued Coloured Coin
The third coin design by leading Western Australian Indigenous artist Kevin Bynder portrays his original coloured painting of a kookaburra. Struck from 2oz of antiqued fine silver, this special coin celebrates the iconic bird known to Nyoongar people as ‘kaa kaa’.
Key features:
- 99.99% pure silver
- Antiqued and coloured finishes
- Authentic artwork by leading Whadjuk-Yuet-Ballardong artist Kevin Bynder
- Special ‘P125’ anniversary mintmark
- Australian legal tender
Leading WA artist
A proud Whadjuk-Yuet-Ballardong man, Kevin Bynder is a passionate artist and teacher whose diverse portfolio of vibrant and striking works includes many Indigenous guernsey designs for high-profile sporting franchises, murals in both public and private spaces, and a series of Australian coins issued by The Perth Mint.
Authentic Aboriginal artwork
The coin portrays a kookaburra featuring markings symbolising white ochre, a natural earth pigment with which ancestors painted themselves when performing the kookaburra Dreaming dance. The background comprises coloured dots - shades of blue representing the morning, day, and evening sky; green denoting leaves during the Djeran season (April/May), and brown during the Kambarang, Birak and Bunuru seasons (October/March). Included in the design is a ‘P125 mintmark, signifying The Perth Mint’s 125th anniversary, and the 2024 year-date.
H.M. King Charles III effigy
The coin’s obverse portrays the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III. Also included are the coin’s weight, purity, and monetary denomination.
Presentation packaging
Accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, the coin is housed in a contemporary latex case within a beautifully illustrated shipper based on Kevin Bynder's original artwork.