Item Description
 
The 2019 Australia 1 oz Silver Swan (BU) represents the third release in the highly regarded Australian Silver Swan Series issued by The Perth Mint. First introduced in 2017, the series quickly earned recognition among collectors and bullion investors for its refined wildlife designs, strictly limited mintages, and exceptional .9999 fine silver purity.
 
The 2019 issue is particularly significant as it marks the first Silver Swan coin to feature the Jody Clark effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. This updated portrait ushered in a new chapter for the series while preserving the sophisticated artistic standards that define Perth Mint bullion coinage.
 
Struck from 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine silver, the coin carries a face value of 1 Australian Dollar, backed by the Australian government. With a strictly limited mintage of 25,000 coins worldwide, the 2019 Silver Swan stands out as one of the lower-mintage issues within Perth Mint’s modern wildlife programs.
 
Unlike higher-mintage series such as the Kangaroo or Koala, the Silver Swan program is intentionally produced in smaller quantities, placing it alongside other limited Perth Mint releases. This scarcity, paired with Perth Mint craftsmanship, enhances its appeal among collectors seeking both bullion value and numismatic interest.
 
The reverse design continues the evolving narrative of swans in their natural habitat. Expanding beyond earlier single-swan designs, the 2019 issue presents a full family composition, portraying an adult swan and hatchling in the foreground with another adult swan in the distance—an elegant tribute to Australia’s native wildlife.
 
Round Highlights
 
Metal Content: Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 Fine Silver
 
Country: Australia
 
Year: 2019
 
Series: Australian Silver Swan Series
 
Mintage: Limited to 25,000 coins worldwide
 
Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated
 
Face Value: 1 Australian Dollar
 
Mint: The Perth Mint
 
Packaging: Coins ship in protective capsules; multiples of 20 may come in rolls
 
Obverse Design: Jody Clark effigy of Queen Elizabeth II
 
Reverse Design: Family swan scene featuring adult swan and hatchling with second adult in background
 
Denomination: Sovereign coin backed by the Australian government
 
 
Design Details
 
Obverse
 
The obverse displays the right-profile effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Jody Clark. Surrounding inscriptions identify the issuing country, year, denomination, and metal content, including “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,” and “1 DOLLAR.”
 
Reverse
 
The reverse features an elegant family scene of swans in their natural habitat. An adult swan and hatchling appear prominently in the foreground while a second adult swan glides in the background, creating depth and continuity within the evolving series. The design is completed with inscriptions denoting the year, weight, and purity, along with The Perth Mint’s “P” mint mark.