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Updated on 03/23/2024
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; 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 "The Australian Kangaroo."
The Perth Mint introduced the 1/20th oz. gold bullion coin in 1990, following the release of other fractional Gold Nugget bullion coins (now known as the Gold Kangaroo); however, the mint discontinued minting the 1/20th oz. coin in 2011.
Obverse
The obverse side of the Australian Gold Kangaroo bullion coin features the profile of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley.
Inscriptions:
The edge of the gold bullion coin is reeded.
Obverse Coin Photo provided courtesy of The Coin Page
Reverse
The centerpiece of the 2008 Australian Kangaroo Gold bullion coin is a Australian Kangaroo in a field.
Inscriptions:
Note: The Australian Gold Kangaroo bullion coins are sometimes mistaken for The Australian Lunar Gold Bullion coins.
Although both coins are minted by The Perth Mint and have .9999 purity; Lunar coin uses images of different animals from the Chinese calendar each year instead of the kangaroo.
Reverse Coin Photo provided courtesy of The Coin Page
Introduced:..........1990
Ofcl. Coin Name..."The Australian Nugget" 1990 - 2007
Ofcl. Coin Name..."Australian Kangaroo" 2008 - present
IRA Approved:......Yes
Face Value:..........$5 AUD
Gold Content:.......1/20 troy oz.
Total Weight:.......1.555 grams
Purity:.................99.99% / .9999
Karat:..................24 karat
Diameter:............13.70mm
Designers:...........Ian Rank-Broadley (obverse)
Mint Mark:...........1987 - 2007 - No
Mint Mark:...........2008 - 2011 - Yes ("P" = The Perth Mint)
Edge:..................Reeded
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Year.....Sales......Mintage....Coin Name / Reverse Description
1990....130,609....200,000....Grey Kangaroo
1991....112,965....200,000....Grey Kangaroo
1992....115,634....200,000....Common Wallaroo
1993....176,006....200,000....Nailtailed Wallaby
1994....114,165....200,000....Whiptail Wallaby
1995....77,893.....200,000....Standing Kangaroo
1996....189,706....200,000....Mother Kangaroo & Joey
1997....138,766....200,000....Kangaroo Leaping
1998....49,703.....200,000....Two Kangaroos
1999....41,448.....200,000....Kangaroo Joey
2000....37,220.....200,000....Two Kangaroos Leaping
2001....25,948.....200,000....Kangaroo standing in Grass
2002....21,767.....200,000....Two Kangaroos in front of Australia
2003....18,426.....200,000....Kangaroo Drinking
2004....15,002.....200,000....Two Kangaroos
2005....23,106.....200,000....Kangaroo in front of native plant
2006....12,299.....200,000....Kangaroo Standing
2007....14,983.....200,000....Kangaroo Standing
2008....15,945.....200,000....Kangaroo leaping in Grass
2009....12,161.....200,000....Mother Kangaroo w/ Joey in pouch
2010....1,112.......200,000....Kangaroos boxing
2011....1,093.......200,000....Kangaroo in front of Rising Sun
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