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Updated on 03/28/2024
In 1987, when the Gold Nugget bullion coin was released, the reverse side of each individually sized coin had the design of a Gold Nugget.
The first three years of production for the 1/4 oz Gold Nugget Bullion coin's reverse side showed the design of the "Little Hero" gold nugget, discovered in Australia in 1890.
Then, in 1990, the reverse side was redesigned and displayed an "Australian Kangaroo."
Oddly, even though the reverse side of the coin changed to a kangaroo in 1990, it wouldn't be until 2008 when the Perth Mint officially changed the name of the gold bullion coin from "The Australian Nugget" to "Australian Kangaroo."
Due to its proof-like quality and restricted mintage, the Australian Kangaroo gold bullion coin has the potential to gain value above its gold content. (coin photos courtesy of The Coin Page.)
The direction of the monarch's face is a subtle difference between the 2023 and 2024 Gold Kangaroo bullion coin.
On the 2023 Gold Kangaroo, the late Queen Elizabeth II is facing the right, whereas the 2024 Gold Kangaroo portrays the new King of England, Charles III, as facing the left.
Switching the direction a monarch faces on British Commonwealth coinage is a tradition that dates back to the 17th century for the British Royal Family.
Note: Inscribed at the top of the 2023's Gold Kangaroo's obverse side shows the the dates 1952-2022, which represents the duration of Queen Elizabeth II's reign.
The obverse side of the Australian 1/10th oz Gold Kangaroo bullion coin portrays the profile of His Majesty, King Charles III, designed by David Thorne.
Inscriptions:
The edge of the gold bullion coin is reeded.
Obverse side photo provided courtesy of The Perth Mint
The reverse side of the Gold Australian Kangaroo bullion coin receives a new design each year; in 2024, the reverse side depicts an Australian Kangaroo jumping over a dry creek bed with a windmill connected to an elevated water storage tank in the background.
Inscriptions:
The edge of the gold coin is Reeded.
Reverse side photo provided courtesy of The Perth Mint
Introduced:..........1987
Ofcl. Coin Name...."The Australian Gold Nugget" 1987 - 2007
Ofcl. Coin Name...."Australian Kangaroo" 2008 - present
IRA Approved:......Yes
Face Value:..........$15 AUD
Gold Content:.......1/10 troy oz.
Total Weight:........3.111 grams
Purity:.................99.99% / .9999
Karat:..................24 karat
Diameter:............16.60mm
Thickness:............1.40 mm
Designers:...........Jody Clark (obverse)
Mint Mark:...........1987 - 2007 - No
Mint Mark:...........2008 - Present - Yes (P = The Perth Mint)
Edge:..................Reeded
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Year.....Sales......Mintage.....Coin Name / Reverse Description
1987....165,105....unlimited...."Little Hero" nugget found in 1890
1988....97,276.....unlimited...."Little Hero" nugget found in 1890
1989....122,342....unlimited...."Little Hero" nugget found in 1890
1990....200,000....200,000....Grey Kangaroo
1991....150,000....150,000....Grey Kangaroo
1992....150,000....150,000....Common Wallaroo
1993....200,000....200,000....Nailtailed Wallaby
1994....167,987....200,000....Whiptail Wallaby
1995....119,030....200,000....A Standing Kangaroo
1996....200,000....200,000....Mother Kangaroo & Joey
1997....200,000....200,000....Kangaroo Leaping
1998....81,554.....200,000....Two Kangaroos
1999....105,292....200,000....Kangaroo Joey
2000....62,743.....200,000....Two Kangaroos Leaping
2001....26,332.....200,000....Kangaroo standing in Grass
2002....25,600.....200,000....Two Kangaroos in front of Australia
2003....34,575.....200,000....Kangaroo Drinking
2004....25,366.....200,000....Two Kangaroos
2005....33,433.....200,000....Kangaroo in front of native plant
2006....28,453.....200,000....Kangaroo Standing
2007....22,583.....200,000....Kangaroo Standing
2008....23,357.....200,000....Kangaroo leaping in Grass
2009....36,235.....200,000....Mother Kangaroo w/ Joey in pouch
2010....39,997.....200,000....Boxing Kangaroos
2011....51,240.....200,000....Kangaroo in front of Rising Sun
2012....57,725.....200,000....Kangaroo in the Outback with Windmill
2013....53,994.....200,000....Kangaroo Standing in the Outback
2014....41,333.....200,000....Kangaroo Standing along fence line
2015....60,726.....200,000....Kangaroo hopping in the Outback
2016....52,669.....200,000....Kangaroo looking back at its Shadow
2017....55,596.....200,000....Kangaroo leaping in the Outback
2018....35,839.....200,000...Two Kangaroos leaping in the Outback
2019....30,079.....200,000...A Kangaroo standing Under Trees
2020....64,512.....200,000...two Kangaroos standing in the Outback
2021....40,126.....200,000...a Kangaroo crouching in the Outback
2022....27,798.....200,000...two Kangaroos jumping in the Outback
2023....TBA.....200,000...strong Kangaroo standing in Outback
2024....TBA.....200,000...Kangaroo jumping over Dry Creek Bed
Mintage figures were last updated on 03/24/23
We are waiting on the Perth Mint to update their mintage figures.
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