Produced by The Perth Mint since 1986, the Australian Kangaroo sovereign gold series originally featured various gold nugget designs until 1989 when the Kangaroo was introduced. An excitable and sought after series as every year the gold series features a new obverse design, showcasing superb artistry.
About the coin: Made of 99.99% pure gold (24-karat), the 2023 gold kangaroo coin is a legal tender, its purity and weight is backed by the Australian Government. The series is minted in six different sizes: 1 Kilo, 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz, with denominations of: 3,000, 100, 50, 25, 15, 5, Australian dollars respectively.
- The obverse features a majestic adult red kangaroo in a powerful standing position displaying strength and intensity, looking over its shoulder with a eucalyptus tree and grass trees in the background. Finding it difficult to walk backwards, hopping is the kangaroo’s main form of mobility. The coin features the Australian grass tree, a living fossil, known to live for hundreds of years in hostile environments with the capability of surviving wildfires. The overall composition of the obverse symbolizes the ability of overcoming the most challenging adversities with resilience and a defining spirit of moving forward towards prosperity.
- The reverse depicts Jody Clark’s portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in right-profile relief with the George IV State Diadem Crown on her head. A sixth-generation design that includes her neckline and shoulders. The design was created for the Royal Mint of England in 2015. Features the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial obverse design.
We are delighted to offer you the 2023 1/10 oz Australian gold kangaroo coin in Brilliant Uncirculated condition in the original Perth Mint's protective acrylic capsule with a certificate of authenticity.
A meaningful way to add tangible and symbolic value to your international bullion collection.