Kangaroo 1/2oz Gold Coin 2013
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 famous Perth Mint, the Gold Kangaroo’s are some of the most sought after coins, known for their beautiful designs, and high quality gold. The mint is one of the oldest and most recognisable in the world. They produce some of the purest gold and silver bullion products available on the market.
Originally founded in 1896 as a branch of the British Royal Mint. They first published coins known as the Gold Nugget in 1986 due to the South African Krugerrand import ban. The coins initially depicted images of iconic gold nuggets discovered on the continent. The name changed to Australian Kangaroo after they changed the image on the coin.
Design/Appearance
This coin features a left profile of a sitting Kangaroo. Behind is a depiction of the outback with a leaves showing on the left. Inscribed around the edge of the coin is ‘The Australian Kangaroo’ along with the year, and denomination, and purity.
The obverse features a right facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley.
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: 2013
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 | Australian Kangaroo |
Purity | 999.9/1000 |
Fineweight | 15.55 gram |
Gross Weight | 15.55 gram |
Denomination (oz) | 1/2 oz |
Year of issue | 2019 |
Grade | Brilliant |
Condition | Circulated |
Face value | 50 AUD |
Thickness | 2.40 mm |
Diameter | 25.60 mm |
Packaging | single in capsule |
Packaging Unit | 20 per roll |
Large Packaging 2 | 100 per box |