Nugget/Kangaroo 1oz Gold Coin 1997
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.
Published by the highly regarded Perth Mint in Australia. Creating some of the most popular gold bullion coins on the market today. Known for their high purity level, and the beautiful yearly changing designs.
Coins published up until 1989, featured images of the famous gold nuggets found on the continent during the 1800’s till 1980. However in 1989, the image was changed to that of the the kangaroo which received official national recognition with its inclusion on the Australian "Coat of Arms" in 1908. It is said that this animal was chosen to move the country "forward" because the kangaroo can not go backwards.
However, coins have also featured the closely related Wallaroos and Wallabies. The change over to using an image of an animal made the coin more marketable, and appealing to investors and collectors.
Design/Appearance
The 1997 1oz coin features the image of a Kangaroo hopping to the right.
The weight, purity, year, and ‘The Australian Nugget’ is inscribed around the edge.
The obverse of the coin features a right facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, which was designed by sculptor Raphael Maklouf.
Size Fineweight Diameter Thickness Nominal Value
1oz 31.10g 32.10mm 2.6.mm 100 AUD
Details
Manufacturer: Perth Mint
Country of Origin: Australia
Year: 1997
Weigh: 31.10 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 | 31.10 gram |
| Gross Weight | 31.10 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1 oz |
| Year of issue | 1997 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 100 AUD |
| Thickness | 2.65 mm |
| Diameter | 32.10 mm |
| Packaging | Single in Capsule |