1 oz Gold Kangaroo Nugget High Relief 2016 (Proof | Mintage: 500 pieces)
- Elegant design: Kangaroo in profile
- Perth Mint: from Australia
- Highest purity: 999.9/1,000 fineness
- Elegant designA second kangaroo appears behind it as a silhouette
- Perth MintRenowned mint with new kangaroo designs every year
- Highest purityMade of pure gold, delivered in a protective case
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Kangaroo Nugget 2016
A kangaroo stands upright,behind it the silhouette of a second.
Image of the kangaroo side: an upright kangaroo, behind it the silhouette of a second, AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO at the top
The kangaroo of the year
The kangaroo of 2016
The design shows a kangaroo standing upright, behind it the silhouette of a second.
The standing kangaroo
The silhouette
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%
- Year
- 2016
- 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 2016, in gold.
1 oz Gold Kangaroo Nugget High Relief 2016 - A Rarity for Discerning Collectors
- 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: Perfect for collectors and investors
- Design: Annually changing Kangaroo design, 2016 featuring an adult kangaroo with a silhouette in the background
- Investment goal: Rare collector's coin with high appreciation potential
- Material / fineness: Made from pure 999.9/1,000 gold
- Manufacturer: Produced by the renowned Perth Mint in Australia
The 1 oz Gold Kangaroo Nugget High Relief 2016 is more than just a gold coin. It is a work of art, a rarity, and an excellent investment opportunity. Minted by the renowned Perth Mint, this coin radiates pure elegance and exclusivity. With a strictly limited mintage of only 500 pieces worldwide, it offers enormous appreciation potential, making it a highlight for every collector and investor.
Exquisite craftsmanship and elegant design
The coin impresses with its exquisite craftsmanship and elegant design. The coin's design shows an adult kangaroo in profile and another as a silhouette in the background - an expression of the artistic finesse and precision that has gone into each of these coins. In addition, the High Relief minting technique particularly emphasizes the design, making the coin a true eye-catcher.
Investment with potential
As an inflation hedge and crisis protection, gold has proven itself for thousands of years. But this coin offers even more: it is a true rarity with an extremely low mintage of only 500 pieces. This creates a very high appreciation potential for this collector's coin. As part of the popular Kangaroo series from the Perth Mint, known for its annually changing designs, it is particularly sought after by collectors and investors.
Gold - The oldest currency in the world
Gold is the oldest currency in the world and has never lost its value in over 6,000 years. It is tradable worldwide, offers protection against inflation and currency risks, and is a stable and proven store of value. With a gold coin like the 1 oz Gold Kangaroo Nugget High Relief 2016, you invest in a piece of history while securing an investment product with high appreciation potential.
The perfect addition to any collection
Whether you are an experienced collector or just beginning to collect coins: the 1 oz Gold Kangaroo Nugget High Relief 2016 is the perfect addition to any collection. Thanks to its fine craftsmanship, unique design, and strict limitation, it becomes the highlight of any collection and the pride of every owner.
Invest in a piece of history, in art, and in an investment product with enormous appreciation potential. Invest in the 1 oz Gold Kangaroo Nugget High Relief 2016.
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