Australian Kangaroo Gold Bullion Coin

Australian Kangaroo Gold Bullion Coins - Click on image to enlarge

Australian Kangaroo Gold Bullion Coins - Click on image to enlarge


General Coin Information

The Australian Kangaroo Gold Bullion Coin was first introduced in 1987 with a design of the largest gold nugget ever found, the 2,284-oz Welcome Stranger nugget. These bullion coins became known as the Australian Gold Nugget. However, in 1990, the reverse design changed to that of a kangaroo, Australia's famous marsupial, giving way to the name Kangaroo Nugget. These designs change yearly, but always feature the kangaroo.

To protect the finish, the coins come individually encapsulated in protective plastic covers. Made from .9999 fine (24 karat) gold, the 2009 versions were originally slated to come in 8 different sizes. However, due to production demands, all sizes may not be produced for a given year.

Some key points advertised for the coins include their government assurance of weight and purity, their Australian legal tender status, limited mintages, versatile sizes and new reverse designs.

Obverse Design

The obverse depicts a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley. Also inscribed is "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA 2009" and the face value of the coin.

Reverse Designs

Two different designs grace the reverse of the 2009 Kangaroo bullion coin, depending on its size.

The 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/10 oz and 1/20 oz bullion coins contain a kangaroo with a 'joey' in its pouch. Also visible is the seven-pointed Commonwealth Star in the background and a representation of the Southern Cross constellation.

The 1 kilo, 10 oz and 2 oz coins depict a design by Dr Stuart Devlin, jeweler and goldsmith to Her Majesty The Queen, of a classic kangaroo.

Australian Kangaroo Gold Bullion Coin Specifications

   
   Mint: Perth Mint of Australia
   Mintmark: P
   Finish/Condition:
   Metal Content: .9999 Fine Gold
   Weight: 1 kilo, 10oz, 2oz, 1oz, 1/2oz, 1/4oz, 1/10oz and 1/20oz
   Gross Weight:1,000.100g, 311.067g, 62.215g, 31.107g, 15.554g, 7.777g, 3.111g, 1.556g
   Diameter: 75.30mm, 60.30mm, 40.60mm, 32.10mm, 25.10mm, 20.10mm, 16.10mm, 14.10mm
   Thickness: 13.90mm, 7.90mm, 3.90mm, 2.80mm, 2.40mm, 2.00mm, 1.50mm, 1.40mm
   Edge: Reeded
   Issue Date: 1 October 2008
   Mintage Limits: unlimited, unlimited, unlimited, 350000, 100000, 150000, 200000, 200000
   Face Value: 3000, 1000, 200, 100, 50, 25, 15, 5
   Obverse Designer: Ian Rank-Broadley
   Reverse Designer: Dr Stuart Devlin

 

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