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In 1987, following the successful release of the 1oz. and the fractional sized Australian Gold Nugget bullion coins, in 1991, the Perth Mint added three more gold coins to the series, the 2oz., 10oz., and the 1 Kilogram gold bulion coins .
In 2009, the Perth Mint stopped producing the 2oz. and 10oz. gold nugget / kangaroo, however, it still mints 1-kilo gold bullion coin.
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Obverse
The obverse side displays the profile of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Ian Rank-Broadley.
His initials "IRB" are inscribed directly below the Queen's neck.
"ELIZABETH II" is inscribed around the outer perimeter of the coin.
The face value of "200 DOLLARS" and "AUSTRALIA" are also inscribed along the inside of the outer perimeter of the gold bullion coin.
Reverse
The words "THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET" are displayed across the top of the coin.
The gold bullion coins weight of "2 OZ" and purity of "9999 GOLD" are inscribed around the perimeter of the coin.
The Year of Issue is also displayed on this side of the Australian Gold Nugget bullion coin.
Note: The first year the 2 oz. bullion coin was minted it had the face value of "500 DOLLARS."
Starting in 1992 and continuing to the present day, the gold bullion coin has had the face value of "200 DOLLARS."
Introduction:........1991
Ofcl. Coin Name..."The Australian Nugget" 1987 - 2007
Ofcl. Coin Name..."Australian Kangaroo" 2008 - present
IRA Approved:......Yes
Grade:..................Uncirculated
Face Value:..........$500 AUD (1991)
Face Value:..........$200 AUD (1992 - present)
Gold Content:.......2 troy oz. (ozt.)
Total Weight:.......62.207 grams
Purity:.................99.99% / .9999
Karat:..................24 karat
Diameter:............40.60mm
Thickness............4mm
Designers:...........Ian Rank-Broadley (obverse)
Mint Mark:...........1987 - 2007 - No
Mint Mark:...........2008 - Present - Yes
Edge:..................Reeded
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The Perth Mint
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Year....Sales.....Mintage
1991....19,438....unlimited....Red Kangaroo
1992....7,563.....unlimited....Red Kangaroo
1993....990.......unlimited....Red Kangaroo
1994....8,408.....unlimited....Red Kangaroo
1995....6,561.....unlimited....Red Kangaroo
1996....7,633.....unlimited....Red Kangaroo
1997....11,388....unlimited....Red Kangaroo
1998....4,071.....unlimited....Red Kangaroo
1999....3,947.....unlimited....Red Kangaroo
2000....2,023.....unlimited....Red Kangaroo
2001....1,981.....unlimited....Red Kangaroo
2002....1,633.....unlimited....Red Kangaroo
2003....2,072.....unlimited....Red Kangaroo
2004....1,766.....unlimited....Red Kangaroo
2005....2,208.....unlimited....Red Kangaroo
2006....2,760.....unlimited....Red Kangaroo
2007....2,398.....unlimited....Red Kangaroo
2008....3,671.....unlimited....Red Kangaroo
2009....3,452.....unlimited....Red Kangaroo
2010....0...........0
2011....0...........0
2012....0...........0
2013....0...........0
2014....0...........0
2015....0...........0
2016....0...........0
2017....0...........0
2018....0...........0
2019....0...........0
2020....0...........0
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