Nugget/Kangaroo 1oz Gold Coin 2002
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 2002 Australian Kangaroo from the acclaimed Perth Mint. Publishing their own gold coins since 1986, they have become one of the leading bullion manufactures in the world. Known for their beautifully designed, and high quality coins.
Australia decided to produce their own gold coin after the import ban of the South African Krugerrand. Initially the coins were struck with images from iconic gold nuggets found on the continent. This changed to the more recognisable Kangaroo in 1989. The change over to using an image of an animal made the coin more marketable, and appealing to investors and collectors alike. They are some of the few legal tender coins that change their designs annually.
Design/Appearance
This 1 oz coin features a two kangaroos sitting on an imprint of the Australian Continent. They are both facing opposite directions. 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.
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: 2002
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 | 2002 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 100 AUD |
| Thickness | 2.65 mm |
| Diameter | 32.10 mm |
| Packaging | Single in Capsule |