1 oz Silver ANA Coin Show Special 2026 (Mintage: 2,500 | ANA Pittsburgh)

Koala ANA Coin Show Special 2026 – Coloured Rarity with Liberty Bell Privy Mark

• Strictly limited: only 2,500 pieces worldwide – one of the smallest mintages in the entire Koala series.
• Growth potential: high appreciation potential thanks to the sharp limitation and the traditionally strong demand for special show editions.
• Rarity for enthusiasts: an exclusive collector's coin that existed only once – struck for a single event.
• Design: a colourfully coloured koala in a eucalyptus tree, complemented by the privy mark of the American Liberty Bell.
• Material and fineness: one silver ounce with 31.1 g fine weight at the highest fineness of 999.9/1,000.
• Investment goal: bullion coin offering value preservation and inflation hedge – collector's value included.
• Manufacturer: produced by the world-renowned Perth Mint in Western Australia.
• Country of origin: Australia, issued as official legal tender at a face value of 1 AUD.

Some coins are struck for the mass market. This one is not. The Koala ANA Coin Show Special 2026 was created exclusively for the World's Fair of Money hosted by the American Numismatic Association, held from 25 to 29 August 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – one of the most significant numismatic trade shows in the world. Whoever holds this new release in their hands owns a piece of event history that will not be re-struck once the show has ended.

An Australian Koala Meets the Liberty Bell

The obverse features a koala sitting relaxed in a eucalyptus tree, holding a leafy branch in its mouth, framed by native foliage. What makes it special: the colour is not a mere addition, but carries the entire image. The dense fur shimmers in grey, blue and gold tones, while the eucalyptus leaves glow green – a contrast that appears remarkably vivid against the mirrored silver background. In the upper left sits the privy mark created specifically for this edition, the Liberty Bell, a symbol of freedom and independence in the USA. Also featured are the inscription \"KOALA\", the famous \"P\" mint mark of the Perth Mint, as well as the weight, fineness and year of issue. The design was created by Ing Ing Jong. The reverse bears the portrait of King Charles III, designed by Dan Thorne.

Mintage of Only 2,500 Pieces – Why This Number Makes the Difference

For comparison: the regular Australian silver Koala is produced in six-figure quantities every year. Here, there are only 2,500. Worldwide. Distributed among show visitors, dealers and collectors across every continent. It is precisely this very low mintage that turns this edition into a genuine rarity – and explains why Perth Mint show specials are consistently sought after on the secondary market. There is never a guarantee, but there is a simple market logic: what is scarce and remains in demand is hard to replace.

Technical Specifications at a Glance

• Fine weight: 31.1 g (1 troy ounce of fine silver)
• Fineness: 999.9/1,000
• Diameter: 40.90 mm
• Face value: 1 Australian Dollar
• Year of issue: 2026 · Series: Koala · Finish: coloured
• Manufacturer: Perth Mint, Australia
• Packaging: original blister card in ANA show design, brand new

The Koala Series: A Classic Among Silver Coins

Since 2007, the Perth Mint has issued the Silver Koala, and unlike many other programmes, its design changes every year. This has earned the series a loyal following. Among silver coins from Australia, the Koala ranks alongside the Kookaburra and Kangaroo as a perennial favourite – yet the special editions with colouring and privy marks occupy a league of their own, thanks to their significantly more exclusive quality and mintage.

A design you recognise. A mintage that is never repeated.

Silver: Collector's Delight and Tangible Asset in One Coin

Silver has accompanied humanity for millennia as a coinage metal, a means of payment and a symbol of prosperity. The material is durable, retains its properties across generations, and possesses genuine intrinsic value due to its industrial use in electronics, solar technology and medical technology. Supply is naturally limited, while demand rises with every new technology. Add to this its excellent tradability: an ounce in this common size can be sold easily anywhere in the world. Of interest to investors: profits from the sale of physical silver are generally tax-free in Germany, provided at least one year has passed between purchase and sale. And those who diversify their wealth broadly across tangible assets traditionally use precious metals as a quiet building block for crisis protection and for passing wealth on to the next generation.

Who This Edition Is Especially Suited For

For Koala collectors who want to add the rarest piece of the 2026 vintage to their series. For fans of coloured designs and privy mark editions. For anyone seeking a strictly limited show issue with documented mintage limitation – while also acquiring a full troy ounce of fine silver along the way. The coin comes in its original ANA blister card, whose display card effectively showcases the colourful design. A gift that speaks for itself.