Nugget/Kangaroo 1/4oz Gold Coin 1996
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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.
GPSR: The Perth Mint
310 Hay Street
Western Australia 6004 East Perth
Australia
+61 (8) 9421 7222
info@perthmint.com
The Gold Kangaroo coins are some of the most popular bullion coins in the world. Fractional sized coins can be used easily for barter and trade, as well as being easy to store and transport. The beautiful annually changing Kangaroo designs also adds to the appeal of the series.
Design/Appearance
This 1996 coin features a sitting mother Kangaroo looking to the left, with her Joey to her right.
Inscribed around the edge of the coin is ‘The Australian Nugget’. Along with the year, denomination, and purity.
Size Fineweight Diameter Thickness Nominal Value
0.25 oz 15.6g 20.1mm 2 mm 25 AUD
Details
Manufacturer: Perth Mint
Country of Origin: Australia
Year: 1996
Weight: 15.6 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 | 7.78 gram |
Gross Weight | 7.78 gram |
Denomination (oz) | 1/4 oz |
Year of issue | 1996 |
Grade | Brilliant |
Condition | Circulated |
Face value | 25 AUD |
Thickness | 2.00 mm |
Diameter | 22.60 mm |
Packaging | Single in Capsule |