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THE KANGAROO GOLD COIN 2022 - 1 OZ

The Gold Kangaroo series was originally the Gold Nugget series minted by the Perth Mint, beginning in 1986. The reverse images featured various Gold Nuggets from 1986 to 1989, until the design was changed in 1989 to feature the kangaroo, which was more symbolic of Australia. These coins have legal tender status in Australia and the designs of these beautiful coins change each year, differentiating them from many other popular Gold sovereign coins. The two unique features: a "two-tone" frosted design effect, and individual hard plastic encapsulation of each coin began from 1987 until today. All 1 oz Gold Kangaroos minted since 2018 onwards have micro-laser engraved letter on the reverse for authentication which can only be seen by magnifying glass. The exact placement of the micro-engraving can vary by year, adding another layer of complexity for counterfeiters. These features were unusual for a standard bullion coin and gave the Nugget a unique market niche. 

The kangaroo is the most instantly recognizable wildlife symbol of Australia. The world's largest marsupial, females carry their infants around in their pouch for two months after being born. These young kangaroos, called joeys, will stay close to their mothers until about eight months of age. Red Kangaroos hop along on their powerful hind legs and do so at tremendous speed and with incredible grace. In fact, a red kangaroo can reach speeds of over 35 miles per hour! Their massive gait allows them to cover 25 feet in a single leap. The male kangaroos are larger than the females, and sometimes fight over potential mates by leaning back on their tails and boxing each other with their strong hind legs.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS :

• Weight : 31.1g
• Fineness : .9999 Pure Gold
• Type : Minted
• Manufacturer : Perth Mint
• Country of Origin : Australia
• Certificate : Not Provided
• Obverse (Front) : The effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley in the center of the coin. In the circular border of the coin, the words “Elizabeth II and Australia” are highlighted. At the bottom of the coin, the legal tender value of the 1oz gold coin is indicated, which is 100 Australian Dollars.
• Reverse (Back) : Showcases a red kangaroo leaps through a grassy plain with another kangaroo jumping in the background, along with the inscription “Australian Kangaroo”, the “P” mint mark, date, purity and weight.
• Sovereign coin backed by the Australian government

Pricing Details:

Points computation: 1 coin = 25.00 points