- Perth Mint: Minted in Australia
- Fineness 999.9/1,000: purest gold
- Royal Portrait: Elizabeth II
- Perth MintMinted by the renowned Perth Mint in Australia
- Fineness 999.9/1,000Highest purity for a reliable investment in gold
- Royal PortraitThe reverse shows the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
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Kangaroo Nugget, various years
Kangaroo Nugget in gold,from various years.
Sample image of a coin of this issue: a coin of the series with a sticker, the picture shows one of several possible years
The coin’s design
One year from the history of the series
With this issue, the year is not fixed at the time of purchase. The picture above shows one coin as an example; your coin may bear a different year, a different design and a different portrait.
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
Many years, many designs
Since 1986 the series has borne many designs: first famous gold nuggets, since 1989 the kangaroo, on the bullion coins up to one ounce in a new design every year. In the first kangaroo 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
From various years
What stays the same in every year: The Perth Mint strikes these coins in gold with a fineness of 99.99 per cent, as legal tender in Australia.
The obverse also depends on the year: up to 2023 it shows Queen Elizabeth II, since 2024 King Charles III.
At a glance
- Issuer
- The Perth Mint
- Fine weight
- 2 ounces fine gold
- Fineness
- 99.99%
- Year
- various
Year, design and portrait depend on the coin delivered.
First the nuggets, then the kangaroo.
Kangaroo Nugget in gold, from one of the years.
2 Ounce Gold Kangaroo Nugget: Your Investment in Security and Stability
The 2 Ounce Gold Kangaroo Nugget is an impressive gold coin minted at the renowned Perth Mint in Australia. This investment product combines the millennia-old security of gold with the unique beauty of the Australian kangaroo.
Quick Overview
- Investment objective: Bullion coin offering inflation hedge, value preservation, and crisis protection.
- Design: The obverse features the Kangaroo design, while the reverse bears the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
- Material / Fineness: Struck from the purest gold with a fineness of 999.9/1,000.
- Manufacturer: Produced by the renowned Perth Mint.
- Country of origin: Australia
The History of the Gold Kangaroo Nugget
The Perth Mint originally introduced the Gold Kangaroo Nugget coin in 1986 to commemorate the Australian gold rush. At that time, exceptionally large gold nuggets were chosen as the design. In 1989, the design was changed. Since then, the kangaroo, Australia's national animal, has adorned the coin. The coin's name remained "Australian Nugget" until 2007, after which it was officially renamed "Australian Kangaroo".
Gold as a Safe Investment
Gold has been a proven store of value for over 6,000 years. It offers protection against inflation as well as political and economic crises. Since gold has intrinsic value and is recognized worldwide as a currency, it can serve as an inflation hedge and crisis protection. Gold is durable and retains its physical properties over time.
The 2 Ounce Gold Kangaroo Nugget as an Investment Product
The 2 ounce Gold Kangaroo Nugget coin is an ideal investment product. With a fine weight of 62.21 g and a fineness of 999.9/1,000, it is an excellent choice for investors who wish to invest in gold coins. It is packaged in a coin capsule and available in bank-standard condition.
Conclusion
The 2 ounce Gold Kangaroo Nugget coin is an excellent choice for anyone looking to invest in gold or safeguard their assets. It combines the stability and security of gold with the uniqueness and beauty of the Australian kangaroo. Whether as an inflation hedge, crisis protection, or simply as part of a diversified investment strategy – the 2 ounce Gold Kangaroo Nugget coin is always a good choice.
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