This stunning coin celebrates two beloved animals from opposite sides of the globe – Australia’s koala and China’s giant panda. The koala, an iconic symbol of Australia, has captivated hearts with its gentle, “innocent, babyish expression,” as noted in the 1926 publication The Wild Animals of Australasia. This quiet, inoffensive marsupial, depicted clinging to a gum tree, embodies the spirit of the Australian wilderness and the charm of native fauna.