BEGINNER'S GUIDE

How to Start Collecting Australian Brumbies

The Brumby is the newest and most approachable complete-set project among the Perth Mint's annual wildlife coins — a much shorter date run than the decades-deep Kookaburra or Koala.

What to buy first

A common recent-year 1 oz coin for straightforward silver exposure; the scarcer 2020 debut (25,000 mintage) is the natural target for a collector specifically chasing the series' key date.

Budget expectations

Premiums over spot are generally comparable to other Perth Mint annual wildlife coins. The 2020 debut commands a real premium given its limited original mintage.

Where to buy safely

Standard bullion-buying guidance: dealers pricing against live silver spot, compared across at least two sources before a first purchase.

Common beginner mistakes

  • —Assuming the Brumby has run as long as the Kookaburra — it only launched in 2020, the newest in the Perth Mint's wildlife lineup.
  • —Confusing it with the earlier Stock Horse coin — the Mint positions the Brumby as a spiritual successor, not a continuation of the same series.
  • —Overlooking that a complete Brumby date run is a much shorter, more achievable project than the older wildlife series.

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FAQ

Is the Brumby a good complete-set project for a beginner?

Yes — as the newest Perth Mint wildlife coin, its date run is short and realistically completable, unlike the decades-deep Kookaburra or Koala.

Should a beginner start with the 2020 debut?

Only if specifically chasing the key date — its smaller original mintage makes it pricier than a common recent year, which is the more practical starting point for most buyers.