Nugget/Kangaroo 1/2oz Gold Coin 2004
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.
From the world renowned Perth Mint, the 2004 ½ oz Gold Kangaroo. Known for producing some of the finest gold coins in the world, with their beautiful yearly changing designs.
The Gold Kangaroo was originally known as the “Gold Nugget”. The first design of the coin featured images of gold nuggets from 1986-1989. In 1989 the design changed to depict Kangaroo’s which were deemed to be a more world recognised symbol of Australia.
Design/Appearance
This 1/2oz coin features an adult and adolescent kangaroo hopping forward in unison. 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: 2004
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 | 2004 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 50 AUD |
| Thickness | 2.40 mm |
| Diameter | 25.60 mm |
| Packaging | Single in Capsule |