Nugget/Kangaroo 1/2oz 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.
A Gold Kangaroo Nugget/Kangaroo from the acclaimed Perth Mint. This series have become some of the most popular bullion coins on the market.
Australia started producing their own gold coins following the import ban on the South African Krugerrand in 1986.
This 1/2oz 1997 Gold Kangaroo bullion coin is perfect for investors looking for smaller weight, high quality coins.
Design/Appearance
This ½ oz coin features a Kangaroo hopping to the right, designed by Milena Milan.
Inscribed around the edge of the coin is ‘The Australian Nugget’ Along with the year, and denomination.
The obverse features a right facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Raphael Maklouf.
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: 1997
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 | 1997 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 50 AUD |
| Thickness | 2.40 mm |
| Diameter | 25.60 mm |
| Packaging | Single in Capsule |