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2 oz. Australian Gold Nugget (Kangaroo)
Bullion Coin

1991 - 2009

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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Gold Kangaroo Bullion Coins

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Design of the
2 oz. Australian Gold Nugget
(Kangaroo) 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.

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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."

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2 oz. Australian Gold Nugget (Kangaroo)
Coin Information

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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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2 oz. Australian Gold Nugget (Kangaroo)
Bullion Coins - Mintage Figures

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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

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