These 1997 1 oz Gold Kangaroo Nugget Perth Mint Bullion Coins are issued by the Australian Perth Mint.
This bullion coin has a mintage of 231,013 and 350 proof 5-coin sets that was issued with the date 1996.
Each coin is 99.99% fine (24 carat) gold and comes in a protective capsule.
The coin features Australia’s favourite animal, the Kangaroo and is one of the most popular bullion coins for collectors.
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The Perth Mint was established in 1899, primarily to mint Australian gold into British sovereigns, a role which it fulfilled until 1931. It is one of the world's most active mints in both bullion and collectors coins, producing gold, silver, and platinum coins for its native Australia, and other countries.
The obverse of this coin features the British sculptor's, Raphael Maklouf's third coinage portrait design of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Also, this coin bears an inscription that reads as:
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 100 DOLLARS ·
The reverse of the coin features a kangaroo hopping, with a inscription that reads as:
THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1 OZ. 9999 GOLD ·1997·
Metal | Gold |
Diameter | 32.1 mm |
Weight / Size | 1 Ounce |
Gold Weight Troy Ounces | 1 |
Fineness / Carat | 0.999 / 24 |
Mintage Figure | 231,013 |
Date | 1997 |
Obverse Designer | Raphael Maklouf |
Reverse Designer | Jovan Radanovich |
Issuing Monarch | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Mint / Brand | Perth Mint |
Country | Australia |
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Bullion coins are provided as is and on occasion may have some minor scratches or edge knocks. These are not regarded as faulty or damaged goods as their precious metal content and value as a bullion coin is not affected. Any coin sold for a value less than a 180% intrinsic is considered a bullion coin.
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If your product is not a graded coin and is considered a bullion item, it should be noted that these are bought and sold on low premiums over their precious metal content and not solely for aesthetic purposes; therefore, some products may have edge knocks and/or marks. These edge knocks and marks do not alter the specifications of the coins.
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The reverse of the coin features a kangaroo hopping, with a inscription that reads as:
THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1 OZ. 9999 GOLD ·1997·