Nugget/Kangaroo 1oz Gold Coin 1998
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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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The 1998 1 oz Gold Kangaroo, produced by the highly regarded, and Australia's oldest Mint - Perth Mint. Created in 1986 due to the import ban of the South African Krugerrand.
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 recognisable Kangaroo, an animal native to Australia. They are one of the few legal tender coins which change their designs each year.
This 24 carat gold coin has a purity of 999.9/1000. The gold coin is corrosion-resistant due to its high degree of purity and retains its golden colour over time.
Design/Appearance
This 1 oz coin features a two Kangaroos. One sitting looking to the right, another to the right looking forward.
Inscribed around the edge of the coin is ‘The Australian Nugget’ Along with the year, and denomination, and purity.
The obverse features a right facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Raphael Maklouf.
Size Fineweight Diameter Thickness Nominal Value
1 oz 31.10g 32.1mm 2.8mm 100 AUD
Details
Manufacturer: Perth Mint
Country of Origin: Australia
Year: 1998
Weight: 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 | 1998 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 100 AUD |
| Thickness | 2.65 mm |
| Diameter | 32.10 mm |
| Packaging | Single in Capsule |