The 2011 $1 Kangaroo at Sunset Silver Proof Coin continues one of the Royal Australian Mint’s most admired contemporary design themes. First introduced as part of a limited collector series, the Kangaroo at Sunset motif has become a recognised modern classic in Australian numismatics. The coin features a lone kangaroo bounding across open desert plains, framed by the glow of a setting sun—a simple yet striking representation of Australia’s landscape and wildlife.

Struck by the Royal Australian Mint in 1oz of fine silver and finished to a high-quality proof standard, the design achieves strong contrast between polished and frosted elements. The highly detailed depiction of the kangaroo highlights both motion and silhouette, capturing the distinct character of the animal and the serenity of the surrounding scene. The obverse carries the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II as used by the Mint during this period.