1 Ounce Gold Kangaroo Nugget High Relief 2015 (Proof | Mintage: 500 pieces)
- Lively design: Leaping before the moon
- Perth Mint: Australia's minting artistry
- Elegant case: protects and presents
- Lively designFine lines trace the animal's muscles and fur
- Perth MintMinted by the renowned Perth Mint in Australia
- Elegant caseThe premium case beautifully showcases the coin
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Kangaroo Nugget 2015
A kangaroo leaps at dusk,the moon behind it.
Image of the kangaroo side: a kangaroo leaping to the left through the landscape, the moon and trees behind it, AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO at the top
The kangaroo of the year
The kangaroo of 2015
The Perth Mint describes the design like this: a fully grown kangaroo leaps through the Australian landscape at dusk, with the moon and trees behind it.
The leaping kangaroo
The moon
Year, weight and fineness
The name
Why it is called Nugget
The Welcome Stranger was found by the miner John Deason on 5 February 1869 near Moliagul in Victoria, three centimetres deep among the roots of a tree. He hid the find until dark and then dug it out with his partner Richard Oates. In Dunolly the nugget, then the largest known in the world, had to be broken up on an anvil so that it would fit on the bank’s scales, as Museums Victoria reports.
This nugget and three other famous ones appeared on the first years of the series, in designs by Stuart Devlin. It began as The Australian Nugget.
Then came the kangaroo, according to The Perth Mint an icon of Australia that is more easily recognised all over the world. Since 2008 it has listed the bullion coin as the Australian Kangaroo; we still call the series Kangaroo Nugget, after the name under which it began in 1986.
- 1986The first issue, in proof
- 1989Stuart Devlin’s kangaroo, first on the proof
- 1990The kangaroo on the bullion coin too
The series
A new kangaroo every year
The gold bullion coins up to one ounce receive a new kangaroo every year. In the early years even the species changed, from the red kangaroo in 1990 to the whiptail wallaby in 1994.
There had been a kangaroo on gold in Australia before. In 1853 Reginald Scaife reached Melbourne aboard the clipper Kangaroo, as manager of a private mint, the Kangaroo Office. With purpose-made dies he struck 27 sets of gold tokens, from a quarter ounce to two ounces, dated 1853.
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The finish
High Relief in gold
The design stands in high relief, struck as a proof.
The obverse bears Queen Elizabeth II. Since 2024 the series has carried King Charles III in the portrait by Dan Thorne.
At a glance
- Issuer
- The Perth Mint
- Face value
- 100 Australian dollars
- Fine weight
- 1 ounce fine gold
- Fineness
- 99.99%
- Diameter
- 27.3 mm
- Year
- 2015
- Mintage
- 500 coins
Details according to The Perth Mint and our product data; the face value as it appears on the coin.
First the nuggets, then the kangaroo.
Kangaroo Nugget 2015, in gold.
A rarity for collectors: The 1 oz Gold Kangaroo Nugget High Relief coin from 2015
- Strictly limited: Very low mintage of only 500 pieces worldwide
- Growth opportunities: Very high appreciation potential due to strict limitation and high demand
- Very rare collector's coin / rarity
- Special feature: High Relief minting for a distinctive look and feel
- Design: Detailed depiction of a kangaroo in its natural habitat
- Investment goal: Rare collector's coin with high appreciation potential
- Material / fineness: Made of pure gold with a fineness of 999.9/1,000
- Manufacturer: Minted by the renowned Australian Perth Mint
The 1 oz Gold Kangaroo Nugget High Relief coin from 2015 is a genuine rarity and a must-have for every discerning collector. The gold coin was minted by the renowned Perth Mint in Australia and stands out for its High Relief minting, which gives the design an impressive three-dimensionality.
Unique design and high minting quality
The design of the coin shows a meticulously detailed kangaroo in its natural habitat. The High Relief minting creates an impressive sculptural effect and emphasizes the fine details of the design. The reverse of the coin shows the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
The coin was minted from pure gold with a fineness of 999.9/1,000 and has a fine weight of 31.10 g. It has a diameter of 27.30 mm and is in near-mint condition. It is delivered in a high-quality case that perfectly showcases its beauty and provides optimal protection.
A valuable collector's item with high appreciation potential
The 1 oz Gold Kangaroo Nugget High Relief coin from 2015 is strictly limited to a mintage of only 500 pieces worldwide. This makes it a sought-after rarity and a valuable collector's item with high appreciation potential. As a gold coin, it also offers reliable inflation hedge and serves as a stable store of value.
The coin is an expression of gold's over 6,000-year history as a stable and proven store of value. It is a testament to the craftsmanship of the Perth Mint and the beauty of the Australian kangaroo. It is more than just a coin - it is a piece of history, a piece of art, and a valuable investment.
Conclusion
The 1 oz Gold Kangaroo Nugget High Relief coin from 2015 is a unique collector's item with high appreciation potential. It is strictly limited and, as a gold coin, offers reliable inflation hedge. It is an expression of the craftsmanship of the Perth Mint and the beauty of the Australian kangaroo. It is a piece of history, a piece of art, and a valuable investment. Don't hesitate and secure this rare collector's item today!
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