Perth Mint, 1989-2014 Australian Kangaroo 25th Anniversary Proof 1/4oz Gold Coin

Description

The 1989-2014 Australian Kangaroo 25th Anniversary 1/4oz Proof Gold Coin features a kangaroo. Inscribed upon the reverse of the coin is ‘AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO’, the dual year-date, weight and fineness. The Perth Mint’s anniversary ‘P25’ mintmark also features in the design.

The obverse of the coin bears the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, and the monetary denomination.

• Weighs 7.77g and is 999.9 Fine Gold.
• Minted by The Perth Mint, Australia.
• Finished to proof standard.
• Dimensions: Diameter: 20.60mm. Thickness: 2.00mm.
• Supplied in a display box with a certificate of authenticity.

Other Information

This coin is dual dated, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Gold Kangaroo series. This issue has a strict mintage cap of 2,000 coins.

Australia has been producing Gold Nuggets since 1986. The nugget had two unique features, it was produced with a ‘two-tone’ frosted effect and came encapsulated in a hard plastic case. These features gave the Australian Nugget a unique marketing niche.

In 1989 the Nugget design changed to a Kangaroo. The design of the Australian Kangaroo tends to change from year to year, but the Red Kangaroo design remains the same for each year.

The picture shows the type of coin you will receive, not the exact item.