2018 Perth Mint Kangaroo 1oz 9999 Gold Coin
This fantastic 2018 1 oz Australian Gold Kangaroo Coin is the newest issue in the highly collectible series of the renowned Perth Mint - the Australian Kangaroo. Each year, the mint introduces a new depiction of a kangaroo on the reverse side of the coin, making it a desired collectible and a unique investment opportunity.
The Kangaroo Series was originally minted by the Perth Mint as the Gold Nugget series in 1986. During 1986 - 1989, the reverse side of these coins showcased various images of gold nuggets. However, in 1989, the mint decided to change the design to feature the image of the most recognizable Australian wildlife symbol - the kangaroo. Since then, these superb coins are minted from .9999 pure gold in the popular 1 oz. denomination, as well as in larger sizes, like 1 kilo, and the smaller, such as 1/2 oz.,1/4 oz. and 1/10 oz. coins. The kangaroo is the most instantly recognizable wildlife symbol of Australia. The world's largest marsupial, females carry their infants around in their pouch for two months after being born. These young kangaroos, called joeys, will stay close to their mothers until about eight months of age.
Red Kangaroos hop along on their powerful hind legs and do so at tremendous speed and with incredible grace. In fact, a red kangaroo can reach speeds of over 35 miles per hour! Their massive gait allows them to cover 25 feet in a single leap. The male kangaroos are larger than the females, and sometimes fight over potential mates by leaning back on their tails and boxing each other with their strong hind legs.
Coin Highlights:
- Produced from 1 troy ounce of .9999 pure gold.
- Issued with a face value of $100 AUD.
- Perth Mint guarantees the weight and purity of the coin.
- Offered in protective acrylic capsule.
- Obverse: Portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, encircled by the engravings “Elizabeth II,” “Australia,” and the coin’s denomination.
- Reverse: Features two kangaroos bounding across a stylized rural landscape, surrounded by the “P” mintmark, the “Australian Kangaroo” and “2018” inscriptions and the purity and weight of the coin.
