Product Description
Specifications
1991 Royal Australian Mint $10 Birds of Australia Jabiru Silver Proof Coin – 20g in Presentation Box
Product Overview
The 1991 $10 Birds of Australia Jabiru Silver Proof Coin is the third standard proof release in the Royal Australian Mint's Birds of Australia series, celebrating one of Australia's most distinctive wetland birds.
Struck from 20 grams of .925 sterling silver, the coin contains 18.5 grams or approximately 0.5948 troy ounces of fine silver. Its proof finish combines frosted design elements with reflective fields, highlighting the detailed depiction of the Jabiru, or Black-necked Stork.
Issued as Australian legal tender with a face value of $10 AUD, this 1991 release is supplied in its Royal Australian Mint presentation box with Certificate of Authenticity.
Key Features & Benefits
- 20g Sterling Silver Coin – Gross weight of 20 grams.
- .925 Sterling Silver – Contains 92.5% silver.
- 18.5g Fine Silver – Approximately 0.5948 troy ounces of pure silver.
- Proof Finish – Collector-quality strike with contrasting frosted and mirrored surfaces.
- Birds of Australia Series – The third standard proof issue in the series.
- Jabiru Design – Features Australia's Black-necked Stork.
- $10 Australian Legal Tender – Issued by the Royal Australian Mint.
- Presentation Box & COA – Supplied with its presentation packaging and Certificate of Authenticity.
Design & Craftsmanship
The reverse features a detailed depiction of the Jabiru, or Black-necked Stork, standing in its wetland environment. Designed by Wojciech Pietranik, the composition celebrates one of Australia's most recognisable waterbirds and continues the native bird theme of the series.
The obverse carries the Raphael Maklouf portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by the inscriptions identifying the monarch, Australia and the 1991 year-date.
The proof finish enhances the design through contrasting frosted relief and polished fields, giving greater definition to the bird and surrounding detail.
The Birds of Australia Series
The Royal Australian Mint's Birds of Australia series celebrated Australia's diverse native birdlife through a collection of $10 sterling silver coins. The standard proof series began with the Kookaburra in 1989, followed by the White Cockatoo in 1990 and the Jabiru in 1991.
Coins in the series were produced in .925 sterling silver and issued in collector-focused proof formats, combining Australian wildlife themes with the detailed craftsmanship of the Royal Australian Mint.
Authentication & Specifications
Mint: Royal Australian Mint
Country: Australia
Year: 1991
Series: Birds of Australia
Product Type: Silver Proof Coin
Metal: Silver
Purity: 92.5% / .925 Sterling Silver
Gross Weight: 20g
Fine Silver Content: 18.5g / Approx. 0.5948 Troy Oz
Diameter: 34mm
Denomination: $10 AUD
Finish: Proof
Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II
Obverse Designer: Raphael Maklouf
Reverse: Jabiru / Black-necked Stork
Reverse Designer: Wojciech Pietranik
Edge: Milled
Mintage: 32,446
Packaging: Presentation Box with Certificate of Authenticity
Packaging & Availability
This 1991 $10 Birds of Australia Jabiru Silver Proof Coin is supplied in its Royal Australian Mint presentation box with Certificate of Authenticity.
As a vintage collectible, the coin, certificate and presentation materials may show minor signs of age, storage or previous handling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much pure silver is in the 1991 $10 Jabiru Silver Coin?
The coin has a gross weight of 20 grams and is struck in .925 sterling silver. This gives it a fine-silver content of 18.5 grams, or approximately 0.5948 troy ounces.
Is the 1991 Jabiru coin pure silver?
No. The coin is made from .925 sterling silver, meaning 92.5% of its 20g gross weight is silver. It therefore contains 18.5g of fine silver, with the remaining metal forming part of the sterling silver alloy.
Where does the Jabiru coin fit in the Birds of Australia series?
The 1991 Jabiru is the third standard proof release in the Birds of Australia series, following the 1989 Kookaburra and 1990 White Cockatoo.
What bird is featured on the 1991 Birds of Australia coin?
The reverse features the Black-necked Stork, a large Australian wetland bird traditionally known as the Jabiru. It is Australia's only native stork species.
Condition Note: This is a vintage collectible. Minor imperfections to the coin, Certificate of Authenticity, presentation box or other packaging may be present and are considered consistent with age, storage and previous handling. Individual examples may vary slightly in appearance.
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