The Start Of My New Kookaburra Collection

[Rab7096]

Thanks for the advice, Thelonerangershore.

[HonestMoneyGoldSilver]

8 minutes ago, Rab7096 said:

Thanks for the advice, Thelonerangershore.

Interesting typo 😂

The Perth Mint is one of the best in the world for bullion. Kooks are primarily just bullion (there are Proof versions and special editions) but these bullion kooks are semi-numismatic, people collect them and they have great designs. When first introduced in 1990, the 300,000 issue limit of the Kookaburras was oversubscribed by more than five times and supplies ran out on the first day of issue. They have remained extremely popular ever since

You're fine buying up to about 200 of the more common 1oz Kooks before you might begin to venture into the £3K CGT limit that's coming in for FY 2024/25 if you were to sell. The CGT limit is only on profit so even buying 200 you would have to make £15/coin to have anything to worry about with taxes

If you're planning on growing your stack over the long term, most people would recommend buying mostly UK legal tender coins (e.g. Britannias, Queen's Beasts, anything with a face value like £1, £2, £5, etc). There is no CGT on UK legal tender within the UK so you can stack and sell as many as you want (up to £85K/year in silver, unlimited in gold) without worrying about taxes

[kimchi]

What a lovely thread to revisit!

Anyone got a 2006 at a fair price?

[MrStacker]

I love the Perth Mint coins however the designs can be hit and miss. As far as silver bullion quality is concerned - I have always been happy with them and they are most impressive to look at.

I personally love the 10oz Kookaburra coins. Weighty, chunky and slightly different size to the RM 10oz coins. Much much nicer finish too IMO.

[Agaumac]

A chance to win one, along with many other great entries, in this year’s Christmas prize draw.

[Silverlocks]

On 10/07/2023 at 12:26, 8ace said:

That's why I like forums, the wealth of knowledge is amazing.

I have one question about the size of 1oz Kooks?

I've measured mine at around 40.55mm and a thickness of 2.9mm. The internet cant seem to make it's mind up and the Perth Mint quotes 40.9 x 3.5. any idea what they should be?

Cheers 

The 40.6mm Air-tite caps for ASE's will fit PM coins including Kooks, but Kooks normally come with caps anyway.

[ZigZag]

8 minutes ago, Silverlocks said:

The 40.6mm Air-tite caps for ASE's will fit PM coins including Kooks, but Kooks normally come with caps anyway.

Was thinking that was always the case with ones I’d bought, unless someone is splitting from a roll, you might find a few loose ones circulating for that reason I guess.

[Silverlocks]

8 minutes ago, ZigZag said:

Was thinking that was always the case with ones I’d bought, unless someone is splitting from a roll, you might find a few loose ones circulating for that reason I guess.

I think they're in caps in the rolls too - the rolls are just shrink wrapped over a stack of coins in caps.

Edited November 16, 2023 by Silverlocks

[ZigZag]

Just now, Silverlocks said:

I think they're in caps in the rolls too - the rolls are just shrink wrapped over a stack of coins in caps.

Ah right, wouldn’t have known buying no more than a couple each year. Rarely heard comments about them damaged, which might explain it.

[Silverlocks]

4 minutes ago, ZigZag said:

Ah right, wouldn’t have known buying no more than a couple each year. Rarely heard comments about them damaged, which might explain it.

I've got a few dollaridoos of various sorts and they all came in caps.  I have a definite soft spot for Perth Mint.

[TheShinyStuff]

8 minutes ago, Silverlocks said:

I've got a few dollaridoos of various sorts and they all came in caps.  I have a definite soft spot for Perth Mint.

Dollaridoos rule!

[Silverlocks]

51 minutes ago, ZigZag said:

Ah right, wouldn’t have known buying no more than a couple each year. Rarely heard comments about them damaged, which might explain it.

Sometimes I think the RM might benefit from re-integrating the branches.

[COBRASTACKER]

Here’s a little something for you to look at lol nearly there 

WHAT HAS GONE WRONG WITH MY KOOKABURRA DATE RUN🤥
https://youtu.be/VnxjzdUUuW4

[CowPat]

Got my first Kookaburra this week. I won a 2009 in last month’s TSF giveaway. Awesome coin in the hand. 

[Rab7096]

A nice coin the 2009 well done.

[8ace]

My collection has grown a bit. 

 

[Petra]

4 minutes ago, 8ace said:

My collection has grown a bit. 

 

Getting quite a flock there! Look great🤔😮

[silvergaga]

On 18/11/2023 at 08:57, CowPat said:

Got my first Kookaburra this week. I won a 2009 in last month’s TSF giveaway. Awesome coin in the hand. 

This is not a 2009 Kooka, the bird is the wrong one, looks like a coin from the 2009 kooka P20 set, 10k only ever made. Showing the first 20 kooks from 1990 to 2009. Can anyone spot what year the bird is? 

[daca]

14 minutes ago, silvergaga said:

This is not a 2009 Kooka, the bird is the wrong one, looks like a coin from the 2009 kooka P20 set, 10k only ever made. Showing the first 20 kooks from 1990 to 2009. Can anyone spot what year the bird is? 

the design is from 1991 

https://en.m.ucoin.net/coin/australia-5-dollars-1990-1991/?tid=46725#google_vignette

 

Edited November 19, 2023 by daca

[AgCoyote]

1 hour ago, 8ace said:

My collection has grown a bit. 

 

Very nice. I always make sure to get Kookaburras whenever possible. The 2019 is my favorite, such a serene design.

[silvergaga]

46 minutes ago, daca said:

the design is from 1991 

https://en.m.ucoin.net/coin/australia-5-dollars-1990-1991/?tid=46725#google_vignette

 

Well done Daca, the 2nd bird in the kooka series.

[Petra]

Bit sad that someone broke up the set that this was part of! Either way, low mintage😮🤔

Edited November 19, 2023 by Petra
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[silvergaga]

On 18/11/2023 at 08:57, CowPat said:

Got my first Kookaburra this week. I won a 2009 in last month’s TSF giveaway. Awesome coin in the hand. 

So folks has Cowpat got a 1991 kooka or a 2009 kooka? The 1991 would be a very expensive coin to buy today. The 2009 can still be bought for £45 from dealers in the UK.

Edited November 19, 2023 by silvergaga
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[Petra]

This was minted in 2009, however, it has the P20 mark on meaning that it has come from a set that was specifically minted for the anniversary in very limited numbers

 

 

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Edited November 19, 2023 by Petra
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[silvergaga]

Yes, I agree but if somebody did split a P20 set I think you could sell the very early kooks, for more than the actual 2009 P20 coin.

So I would say Cowpats winning the 1991 bird was a really great win.