1/4 oz Gold Coin Kangaroo Nugget (Various Years)
- Perth Mint: renowned mint
- Pure Gold: fineness 999.9/1,000
- Valid Currency: 25 Australian dollars
- Perth MintMinted by one of the world's most renowned mints
- Pure Gold999.9 out of 1,000 parts of the coin are finest gold
- Valid CurrencyRecognised as legal tender in Australia
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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.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
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
- Face value
- 25 Australian dollars
- Fine weight
- 1/4 ounce 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.
Gold Coin Kangaroo Nugget - A Gleaming Treasure from Australia
The gold coin Kangaroo Nugget is a masterpiece from the renowned Australian Perth Mint. With its fineness of 999.9/1,000, its attractive design and precision, this gold coin is a perfect investment product for investors and collectors alike.
Details of the Gold Coin Kangaroo Nugget
- Investment objective: The gold coin Kangaroo Nugget is a bullion coin that offers both inflation protection and value preservation. With a denomination of 1/4 ounce, it also serves as a small crisis safeguard.
- Design: The design of the coin features a finely detailed Kangaroo, the symbol of Australia. The reverse of the coin is adorned with the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
- Material / Fineness: The coin is made of pure gold with a fineness of 999.9/1,000. Its gleaming finish underscores the high quality of the precious metal used.
- Manufacturer: The gold coin Kangaroo Nugget is produced by the renowned mint Perth Mint in Australia.
- Country of origin: The coin originates from Australia, a country known for its high standards in coin minting.
The Fascination of Gold
For over 6,000 years, gold has been a stable and proven store of value. It has never reached zero value, as it possesses an intrinsic worth. Gold has established itself as a reliable protection against loss of purchasing power and is the oldest currency in the world. It is the money of God and has shone undiminished for millennia. Gold is used as a hedge against inflation and currency risks and has an intrinsic value that is recognised worldwide. With its high liquidity, gold can easily be converted into cash and offers protection against political and economic crises.
Gold is more than just a precious metal. It is a hedge, an investment and a symbol of prosperity and permanence.
The Advantages of the Gold Coin Kangaroo Nugget
The gold coin Kangaroo Nugget is an ideal crisis protection product. With its fine weight of 7.78 g and its diameter of 20.60 mm, it fits in any pocket and is therefore always within easy reach. Packaged in a coin capsule, it remains well protected and retains its Brilliant Uncirculated condition. The face value of 25 AUD underscores its status as an official means of payment in Australia. As a product of the Perth Mint, one of the most renowned mints in the world, the gold coin Kangaroo Nugget stands for the highest quality and precision.
A Worthwhile Investment
The gold coin Kangaroo Nugget is a worthwhile investment. It offers an excellent opportunity to invest in a scarce commodity with limited supply, which leads to long-term value stability. It is also exempt from VAT and profits from its sale are generally tax-free if the holding period is at least one year. With its outstanding characteristics, the gold coin Kangaroo Nugget is an attractive option for anyone wishing to invest in gold.
Conclusion
Whether as an investment product, crisis protection or collector's item – the gold coin Kangaroo Nugget is a versatile and value-retaining coin that should be missing from no portfolio. With its unique design and high gold fineness, it offers not only a secure investment opportunity, but also a true eye-catcher for collectors. Invest in the gold coin Kangaroo Nugget and secure a piece of Australian coin history.
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