Kangaroo 1/4oz Gold Coin 2016
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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.
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The fractional Kangaroo gold coin series is one of the purest and highest quality gold coins on the market today. Produced by the famous Perth Mint in Western Australia, the Kangaroo is 999.9/1000 pure 24 karat gold.
The Kangaroo combines a high level of gold purity with unique designs that can differ from year to year. The Kangaroo is an excellent choice for any investor who is in the market for fractional gold coins.
Key Dimensions
Kangaroo gold coins are not only popular in Australia but are also sought out by investors from all over the world. The fractional Kangaroo gold coin series comes in 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/10 oz and 1/20 oz.
The weight, size and alloy of the 1/4 oz Kangaroo is listed below.
| Size | Feingewicht | Thickness | Diameter | Nennwert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 Unze | 7.78 g | 1.80 mm | 20.10 mm | 25 AUD |
History
Some interesting historical information about the Kangaroo gold coin is that from 1986 to 1989 the reverse side of the coin depicted various gold nuggets. However in 1989, the reverse of the coin was changed to feature images of Kangaroo’s.
Kangaroo’s were deemed to be a more world recognized symbol of Australia. The coin series was originally called the “Australian Nugget”, and in 2008 the Nugget was removed and replaced with the “Australian Kangaroo”.
Benefits of Fractional Gold Coins
Fractional gold coins like the Kangaroo give gold investors the opportunity to buy gold at lower price points. The Kangaroo fractional gold coins are also highly liquid an easy to buy and sell.
The gold Kangaroo is a globally recognized brand name coin that is produced by one of the oldest mints in the world. The design, quality and purity of the Kangaroo is second to none.
In addition, the Perth Mint guarantees that each coin contains the stated gold weight and purity that is stamped on the coin. The design of the Kangaroo is another attractive feature as the Perth Mint does not rely on the exact same coin design from year to year.
This feature makes the fractional Kangaroo series popular with both investors and collectors.
Product details
- Manufacturer: Royal Perth Mint
- Country of origin: Australia
- Karat: 24 K
- Purity: 999.9/ 1000
- Alloy: Gold
- Weights: 1/ 4 oz
- Scratch resistance: poor
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Perth Mint |
| Series | Australian Kangaroo |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 7.78 gram |
| Gross Weight | 7.78 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/4 oz |
| Year of issue | 2016 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 25 AUD |
| Thickness | 2.00 mm |
| Diameter | 20.60 mm |
| Mintage | 26613 |
| Packaging | in Capsule |
| Packaging Unit | 20 per roll |
| Large Packaging 2 | 100 per Box |