Tuvalu 2012 50c Forever Love Koala 1/2oz Silver Coloured Proof Coin Silver - 1oz Proof/Antiqued thanks to a dedicated team

thanks to a dedicated team of Australians and the communications technology they operated in the bushland outside of Canberra

The medallion's gilded reverse features a representation of Lakshmi sitting on a lotus flower

which represents Australia’s reliance on primary industry throughout its economic history

Over 30 000 Australians have served in over fifty international peacekeeping missions

most notably Peace Day

Tuvalu 2012 50c Forever Love Koala 1/2oz Silver Coloured Proof Coin Silver - 1oz Proof/Antiqued thanks to a dedicated teamThe koala is perhaps Australia's most beloved and iconic animal. The cuddly koala 'bear' is not really a bear at all, but a marsupial. Protected by law, the koala inhabits Eucalyptus trees and feeds solely on a diet of its leaves, the oil from which, like love itself, is renowned for its healing and warming properties. Symbolic of pure love in the natural environment, koalas represent companionship and true affection. The coin's reverse depicts a