The Perth Mint 2026 June Bulletin | Page 6

Bushland chorus

Struck from 99.99 % pure gold, this premium collection of proof coins captures the timeless spirit of the iconic Australian kookaburra.
The kookaburra is a native Australian bird known for its distinctive, laughter-like call that echoes through the bush. Often seen perched on branches scanning for prey, it symbolises the spirit of the Australian wilderness.
AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA
2026 5oz Gold Proof High Relief Coin
$ 500 Australian legal tender 50 mintage
26312KAAA
As a member of the kingfisher family, the kookaburra is unique in that it rarely eats fish, preferring insects, small reptiles, and even small mammals. Its iconic call is often associated with the sounds of the Australian outback, making it a beloved emblem of the country’ s natural heritage.
The coins ' reverse depicts a majestic kookaburra soaring above a riverbed, surrounded by rugged grasslands, trees, and rocky terrain. The reverse also includes the inscription‘ KOOKABURRA’, the coin’ s weight, purity, fineness and 2026 year-date, along with The Perth Mint’ s‘ P’ mintmark.
The 5oz, 2oz and 1oz coins have been struck with an extra-deep blank to showcase its superbly detailed design in high relief.