10 oz. Australian Gold Nugget (Kangaroo) Bullion Coin

Design of the
10 oz. Australian Gold Nugget
(Kangaroo) Bullion Coin

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."

10 oz. Australian Gold Kangaroo (Nugget)
Coin Information

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)

10 oz. Australian Gold Kangaroo (Nugget)
Bullion Coin - Mintage Figures

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