Nugget/Kangaroo 1/4oz 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.
GPSR: The Perth Mint
310 Hay Street
Western Australia 6004 East Perth
Australia
+61 (8) 9421 7222
info@perthmint.com
The 1998 Kangaroo ¼ oz gold coin has a fineness of .9999 gold and a mintage of 51,327 coins.
Product Highlights
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The front side of the coin depicts two Red Kangaroo’s in their natural environment. The name of the coin, date of issue and fine weight and purity are stamped on the outer edge.
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The reverse side shows the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by artist and engraver Raphael Maklouf.
Product Details
Country of origin: Australia
Manufacturer: Perth Mint
Product Name: Kangaroo Gold Coin
Year of issue: 1998
Fineness: 9999/1000
Diameter: 20.10 mm
Fine weight: 1/4 oz
Scratch resistance: Poor
Nominal value: 25 Dollars
| 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 | 1998 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 25 AUD |
| Thickness | 2.00 mm |
| Diameter | 22.60 mm |
| Packaging | Single in Capsule |