Nugget/Kangaroo 1/2oz Gold Coin 1998
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 1998 1/2oz Gold Kangaroo, produced by the highly regarded, and Australia's oldest Mint, Perth Mint. Their Gold Nugget Coins have become some of the most desirable on the market. Their yearly changing beautiful designs add to their appeal for collectors and investors alike.
A 1/2oz coin is perfect for investors looking for smaller weight, high quality coins.
Design/Appearance
This ½ oz coin features a two Kangaroos, one sitting looking over it’s left shoulder. The other standing 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
0.5 oz 15.55g 25.1mm 2.4mm 50 AUD
Details
Manufacturer: Perth Mint
Country of Origin: Australia
Year: 1998
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 | 1998 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 50 AUD |
| Thickness | 2.40 mm |
| Diameter | 25.60 mm |
| Packaging | Single in Capsule |