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Following the successful release of the 1oz. and the fractional sized Australian Gold Nugget bullion coins, in 1987; The Perth Mint, in 1991, added three more gold coins to the series, the 2oz., 10oz., and the 1 Kilogram gold coins were added to the Gold Nugget series of coins.
The 2oz. and 10oz. gold kangaroo has not been minted, since 2009.
However, the 1-kilo gold bullion coin is still minted by the Perth Mint.
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Obverse
The obverse side displays the profile of Queen Elizabeth II struck in proof-like quality.
This side of the coin displays around the outer perimeter of the coin, the denomination of the coin "1,000 DOLLARS", "AUSTRALIA", and "ELIZABETH II".
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Note: 1991 was the first year the gold 10oz. size of the Australian Gold Nugget bullion coin was released.
For that first year the 10 oz. bullion coin had the face value of "2500 DOLLARS." Starting in 1992 to the present day, the gold 10 oz. bullion coin has had the face value of "1000 DOLLARS."
Reverse
The words "THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET" are displayed across the top of the coin.
The reverse of the 10oz. gold bullion coin displays the classic
artistry of the iconic bounding red kangaroo surrounded by rays of sunlight.
The year of issue, weight and purity of the bullion coin are displayed around the perimeter of the gold bullion coin.
In 2008, the Perth Mint changed the name of the gold bullion coin from "The Australian Nugget" to "The Australian Kangaroo."
Introduction:........1991
Ofcl. Coin Name..."The Australian Nugget" 1987 - 2007
Ofcl. Coin Name..."Australian Kangaroo" 2008 - present
IRA Approved:......Yes
Grade:.................Uncirculated
Face Value:.........$2,500 AUD (1991)
Face Value:.........$1,000 AUD (1992 - present)
Gold Content:......10 troy oz. (ozt.)
Total Weight:......311.62 grams
Purity:................99.99% / .9999
Karat:.................24 karat
Diameter:...........59.70mm
Mint Mark:...........1987 - 2007 - No
Mint Mark:...........2008 - Present - Yes (P = The Perth Mint)
Edge:.................Reeded
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Year.....Sales......Mintage
1991....5,324....unlimited....Red Kangaroo
1992....3,477....unlimited....Red Kangaroo
1993....911......unlimited....Red Kangaroo
1994....751......unlimited....Red Kangaroo
1995....975......unlimited....Red Kangaroo
1996....1,358....unlimited....Red Kangaroo
1997....961......unlimited....Red Kangaroo
1998....678......unlimited....Red Kangaroo
1999....512......unlimited....Red Kangaroo
2000....260......unlimited....Red Kangaroo
2001....328......unlimited....Red Kangaroo
2002....185......unlimited....Red Kangaroo
2003....239......unlimited....Red Kangaroo
2004....252......unlimited....Red Kangaroo
2005....437......unlimited....Red Kangaroo
2006....498......unlimited....Red Kangaroo
2007....503......unlimited....Red Kangaroo
2008....615......unlimited....Red Kangaroo
2009....943......unlimited....Red Kangaroo
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