Nugget/Kangaroo 1/2oz Gold Coin 1994
Perth Mint
Founded in 1899 in Perth, Australia. The Perth Mint holds the world record to mint the biggest gold coin with 1012 kg. Globally loved by investors for their high quality and wide range of investment and collectors coins.
The 1994 1/2oz Gold Kangaroo published by the highly esteemed Perth Mint in Australia. The first coins in the series published in 1986 -1989 featured famous gold nuggets found in the country. The image changed in 1990 to that of a Kangaroo, making it’s origins instantly recognizable.
The design changes every year which create more interest in the series. A ½ oz bullion coin is perfect for investors looking for smaller weight, high quality coins.
Design/Appearance
This ½ oz coin features a sitting, left facing Whiptailed Wallaby, with a baby in it’s pouch. A Wallaby is closely related to the Kangaroo and Wallaroo, and is the smallest of the three.
The name is inscribed underneath the image, above her tail.
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: 1994
Weight: 15.55 grams
Karat: 24 K
Fineness: 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 | 1994 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 50 AUD |
| Thickness | 2.40 mm |
| Diameter | 25.60 mm |
| Packaging | Single in Capsule |