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The Perth Mint (Est.1899)The Perth Mint was founded in 1899 as a colonial branch of Britain's1,000 year-old Royal Mint. Wholly owned by the State Governmentof Western Australia since 1970, The Perth Mint is empowered to issuethe Australian Precious Metals Coin Program as legal tender under theAustralian Commonwealth Government's .

A world leader in the design and production of precious metal mintedproducts, The Perth Mint also strikes many of Australia's limitededition collector coins, highly sought-after throughout the world fortheir superb proof quality and exquisite numismatic treatments.

With a reputation built on 117 years of continuous mintingexcellence, The Perth Mint is Australia's specialist precious metal mintand your first choice for bullion coins.

Currency Act 1965

Although every care has been taken in the preparation of this publication, The Perth Mint and its affiliatescannot be held responsible for the accuracy of any statistics, statements or representation made.The Perth Mint and its affiliates cannot accept any liability for any loss suffered as a result of any actionwhatsoever taken by any person based on this publication.

310 Hay Street, East Perth, WA 6004, AustraliaPO Box 6297, East Perth, WA 6892, AustraliaTelephone: 1300 201 112 (Australia) (61 8) 9421 7218 (International)Facsimile: (61 8) 9421 7499 Email: [email protected]: www.perthmintbullion.com

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From the sole producer of the Australian Government’s gold andsilver bullion coin program, comes the 2016 Australian Kangaroo 1ozSilver Bullion Coin. As a first for The Perth Mint this coin is producedfrom 99.99% pure silver. As a trusted and cost effective way ofadding silver to your investment portfolio, this product is the idealchoice for investors seeking to add pure silver to their portfolios.

The Perth Mint Silver Kangaroo

Design ExcellenceOur designs are award-winning and built on over 100 years ofcraftsmanship and minting superiority. The silver kangaroo coin’sreverse depicts the iconic bounding red kangaroo surrounded byrays of sunlight. It also features the inscription AUSTRALIANKANGAROO, the 2016 year-date and coin specifications as well asThe Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

Issued as legal tender under the Australian thecoin’s obverse bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her MajestyQueen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination.

Currency Act 1965,

About the KangarooThe kangaroo is the largest marsupial surviving on earth today.The animal’s distinctive style of movement, hopping on its hindlegs whilst using its large, muscular tail for balance, means it isone of the only animals which is unable to move backwardseasily. A recognisable symbol of Australia, the kangaroofeatures in the Australian national emblem alongside the emu.

Unlimited MintageNo mintage limit applies to this coin for 12 months. However,production will close at the end of 2016 and The Perth Mint willdeclare each coin's official mintage.

99.99% Pure SilverThe coin is meticulously struck from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver inbullion quality.

Guaranteed Weight and PurityThe weight and purity of each coin is guaranteed by the historicPerth Mint, owned by the State Government of Western Australia.

PresentationThis bullion coin is presented without capsules in protectiveacrylic tubes of 25 coins. There are 10 tubes to a box. Each tubeis sealed with The Perth Mint’s tamper evident security seal.

Silver Content (Troy oz) 1

Denomination (AUD) 1

Fineness (% purity) 99.99

Minimum Gross Weight (g) 31.107

Maximum Diameter (mm) 40.60

Maximum Thickness (mm) 4.00

2016 Australian Kangaroo Silver Bullion Coin

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The reverse and obverse shown are actual size

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The Perth Mint (Est.1899)The Perth Mint was founded in 1899 as a colonial branch of Britain's1,000 year-old Royal Mint. Wholly owned by the State Governmentof Western Australia since 1970, The Perth Mint is empowered to issuethe Australian Precious Metals Coin Program as legal tender under theAustralian Commonwealth Government's .

A world leader in the design and production of precious metal mintedproducts, The Perth Mint also strikes many of Australia's limitededition collector coins, highly sought-after throughout the world fortheir superb proof quality and exquisite numismatic treatments.

With a reputation built on 117 years of continuous mintingexcellence, The Perth Mint is Australia's specialist precious metal mintand your first choice for bullion coins.

Currency Act 1965

Although every care has been taken in the preparation of this publication, The Perth Mint and its affiliatescannot be held responsible for the accuracy of any statistics, statements or representation made.The Perth Mint and its affiliates cannot accept any liability for any loss suffered as a result of any actionwhatsoever taken by any person based on this publication.

310 Hay Street, East Perth, WA 6004, AustraliaPO Box 6297, East Perth, WA 6892, AustraliaTelephone: 1300 201 112 (Australia) (61 8) 9421 7218 (International)Facsimile: (61 8) 9421 7499 Email: [email protected]: www.perthmintbullion.com

2016 AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO1 SILVER BULLION COINoz

THE AUSTRALIAN PRECIOUSMETALS COIN PROGRAM