Nugget/Kangaroo 1/2oz Gold Coin 1990
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Perth Mint
The Perth Mint is one of the world’s most renowned precious metal mints. Founded in 1899 in Perth, Australia, as a branch of the British Royal Mint, it is now owned by the Government of Western Australia. The mint specializes in the production of bullion bars, collector coins, and investment coins made from gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.
The Perth Mint is especially well known for its “Australian Kangaroo,” “Koala,” and “Lunar” coin series.
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Published by the distinguished Perth Mint in Australia. First introduced in 1986 after Australia decided to to produce their own gold coin after the South African Krugerrand import ban. This 1990 ½ oz gold nugget is the first series in this year to be struck with the iconic Australian marsupial, the Kangaroo. Prior to this, images of famous gold nuggets found on the continent were featured on the reverse of the coin.
Design/Appearance
This ½ oz coin features a the side profile of a Red Kangaroo hopping to the left, with the name inscribed below.
The obverse features a right facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.
Size Fineweight Diameter Thickness Nominal Value
0.5 oz 15.55g 25.1mm 2.4mm 50 AUD
Details
Manufacturer: Perth Mint
Country of origin: Australia
Year: 1990
Weight: 15.55 grams
Karat: 24 KFineness: 999.9 / 1000
Alloy: Gold Alloy
Scratch resistance: Poor
More information about the Australian Nugget/Kangaroo series click to the Australian Kangaroo Gold Coin Series Category
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Perth Mint |
| Series | Perth Mint |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 15.55 gram |
| Gross Weight | 15.55 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/2 oz |
| Year of issue | 1990 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 50 AUD |
| Thickness | 2.40 mm |
| Diameter | 25.60 mm |
| Packaging | Single in Capsule |