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The Australian Gold Kangaroo bullion coin is one of the Perth Mint's most popular coins.
When the Gold Nugget (Kangaroo) bullion coin was originally released in 1987, the reverse side of each individually sized coin had a design to itself of a Gold Nugget found in Australia.
For example, the first three years that the 1/2oz. Gold Nugget bullion coin had on its reverse side the design of the "Hand of Faith" Gold Nugget found in 1980.
In 1990, the design on the reverse side of the gold bullion coin changed to the "Australian Kangaroo."
In addition, each year the 1oz. and fractionally sized gold bullion coins receive a new design of a Kangaroo.
Ultimately, in 2008, the Perth Mint changed the bullion coin's name from "The Australian Nugget" to the "Australian Kangaroo."
Due to the gold bullion coin's proof-like finish and its limited mintage figures, this bullion coin has the potential to appreciate beyond the value of its gold content.
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Obverse
The obverse side of the Australian Gold Kangaroo bullion coin has the profile of Queen Elizabeth II.
The Gold Kangaroo portrays a profile of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, by designer Jody Clark, his initials "JC" can be found on the Queen's shoulder.
"ELIZABETH II" and "AUSTRALIA" are displayed around the upper perimeter of the gold bullion coin.
The coin's Face Value of "50 DOLLARS" are inscribed along the bottom perimeter of the bullion coin.
Obverse side photo provided courtesy of The Perth Mint
Reverse
Inscribed across the top of the gold bullion coin are the words "AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO."
The reverse side of the Gold Kangaroo bullion coin receives a new design each year.
At the bottom of the Australian, Gold Kangaroo bullion coin is the bullion coin's "Year of Issue," the weight of "1/2 OZ." and purity of "9999 GOLD."
The Australian Gold Kangaroo bullion coin has the Mint Mark of "P" representing The Perth Mint.
The edge of the gold bullion coin is Reeded.
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Note: The Australian Gold Kangaroo bullion coins are sometimes mistaken for The Australian Lunar Gold Bullion coins.
Both coins are minted by The Perth Mint and have .9999 purity, but Lunar coin uses images of different animals from the Chinese calendar each year instead of the kangaroo.
Reverse side photo provided courtesy of The Perth Mint
Introduced:.........1987
Ofcl. Coin Name..."The Australian Nugget" 1987 - 2007
Ofcl. Coin Name..."Australian Kangaroo" 2008 - present
IRA Approved:......Yes
Face Value:..........$50 AUD
Gold Content:.......1/2 troy oz. (ozt.)
Total Weight:.......15.553 grams
Purity:.................99.99% / .9999
Karat:..................24 karat
Diameter:............25.60 mm
Thickness:...........2.19 mm
Designers:...........Jody Clark (obverse)
Mint Mark:...........1987 - 2007 - No
Mint Mark:............2008 - Present - Yes
Edge:..................Reeded
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The Perth Mint
Numismatic / Collector Coins
Notice
Year.....Sales......Mintage....Coin's Reverse Description
1987....105,530....unlimited...."Hand of Faith" Nugget found in 1980
1988....76,413......unlimited...."Hand of Faith" Nugget found in 1980
1989....89,104......unlimited...."Hand of Faith" Nugget found in 1980
1990....64,471......240,000....Grey Kangaroo
1991....56,809......100,000....Grey Kangaroo
1992....54,269......100,000....Common Wallaroo
1993....66,162......125,000....Nail-tailed Wallaby
1994....83,057......125,000....Whip-tail Wallaby
1995....45,066......125,000....A Standing Kangaroo
1996....100,000.....100,000....Mother Kangaroo & Joey
1997....100,000.....100,000....Kangaroo Leaping
1998....42,293......100,000....Two Kangaroos
1999....37,163......100,000....Kangaroo Joey
2000....35,517......100,000....Two Kangaroos Leaping
2001....18,000......100,000....Kangaroo standing in Grass
2002....18,496......100,000....Two Kangaroos in front of Australia
2003....20,621......100,000....Kangaroo Drinking
2004....21,119......100,000....Two Kangaroos
2005....19,617......100,000....Kangaroo in front of native plant
2006....15,270......100,000....Kangaroo standing
2007....13,780......100,000....Kangaroo Standing
2008....15,530......100,000....Kangaroo leaping in Grass
2009....31,658......100,000....Mother Kangaroo w/ Joey in pouch
2010....26,948......100,000....Kangaroos boxing
2011....17,827......100,000....Kangaroo in front of Rising Sun
2012....23,613......100,000....Kangaroo in the Outback with Windmill
2013....46,095......100,000....Kangaroo Standing in the Outback
2014....22,510......100,000....Kangaroo Standing along fence line
2015....28,477......100,000....Kangaroo hopping in the Outback
2016....23,140......100,000....Kangaroo looking back at its Shadow
2017....27,075......100,000....Kangaroo leaping in the Outback
2018....19,861......100,000....Two Kangaroos leaping in the Outback
2019....16,115......100,000....A Kangaroo standing Under Trees
2020....10,043.....100,000....Two kangaroos among Grass Trees
2021...........0......100,000....Kangaroo crouching in the Outback
Mintage figures were last updated on 11/20/20, by the Perth Mint
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