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AU 1997 Perth Mint The Australian Kookaburra 2oz Silver Bullion Coin - An Australian silver bullion coin issued by the Perth Mint as part of The Australian Kookaburra series, dated 1997. The reverse depicts two kookaburras perched on a branch, one looking upward with an open beak, surrounded by the literal transcription THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2 OZ. 999 SILVER 1997 punctuated by a beaded border. The coin is composed of two troy ounces of .999 fine silver. The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin exhibits a high-lustre, proof-like finish and is presented in its original green velvet-lined clamshell case, the inner lid of which is stamped in gold with the Perth Mint swan logo and name. Weight: 62.21 grams Diameter: 53.3 mm.