Australian Gold Nuggets & Gold Kangaroos - The Australian Gold Kangaroo/Nugget series of bullion coins was introduced in 1987 by Gold Corporation, an entity entirely owned by the Western Australian Government. Since their introduction, these coins were unique in that they featured a 'two-tone' frosted design effect and came sealed in an individual hard plastic cover. Issued as Australian legal tender, the Gold Kangaroo is a favorite item among collectors and investors worldwide.

      The obverse of the Australian Gold Kangaroo bears a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. However, the reverse has undergone changes since the coin's release. At first, the reverse of these coins depicted an Australian gold nugget. In 1989, the design changed and instead featured a more widely-recognized symbol of Australia: the kangaroo. An iconic representation of the fascinating wildlife inhabiting Australia, the Australian kangaroo brings the Gold Kangaroo bullion coin series to life. The Australian Kangaroos vary in design and are meticulously made. Struck from .9999 pure gold, Gold Australian Kangaroos are the only major pure gold bullion coins that change their reverse design annually. Many of the Gold Kangaroos come individually packaged.

      Australian Gold Kangaroos are issued in 1, 1/2, 1/4, and 1/10 oz, and 1/20 oz sizes with face values in Australian dollars. In addition to these typical sizes, the Gold Kangaroos have also been released in larger sizes, including 2 oz, 10 oz, and 32.15 oz (kilo) gold coins.

     To add Gold Kangaroo coins to your gold coin collection or gold investment portfolio, shop APMEX's wide selection of Australian Gold Kangaroo coins. Many of these items can be purchased and placed inside an IRA account for retirement. Contact our IRA Department at (800) 418-0235 for more information. APMEX makes it easy to buy gold by offering competitive gold prices on all gold coins.

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