Reverse: Along the rim on top, "THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA". In the center, the kookaburra, a native Australian bird, on a fence wire. At the bottom, the year of issue.

Obverse: An effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Along the rim on the left, "ELIZABETH II". On the right, “AUSTRALIA”. Along the rim at the bottom, the face value.

Each year, this silver bullion coin with a proof-like finish features a new distinctive Australian design. Kookaburras inhabit woodland areas of eastern and south western Australia.