The obverse features the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III and the monetary denomination.
The reverse, created by artist Sean Rogers, the reverse depicts a kookaburra perched on a tree branch. Also included in the design is the inscription "KOOKABURRA" and The Perth Mint’s "P" mint mark. The 2025 year-date, as well as the weight and purity, is included in the design. Each coin’s reverse includes a security feature of a micro-laser engraved letter within the coin's design. It is only detectable under a magnifying glass. Celebrating the Kookaburra coin's 35th anniversary, the original 1990 design is included in the design as a privy!