These 1997 1 oz Gold Kangaroo Nugget Perth Mint Bullion Coins are issued by the Australian Perth Mint.

This bullion coin has a mintage of 231,013 and 350 proof 5-coin sets that was issued with the date 1996.

Each coin is 99.99% fine (24 carat) gold and comes in a protective capsule.

The coin features Australia’s favourite animal, the Kangaroo and is one of the most popular bullion coins for collectors.

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Perth Mint Bullion

The Perth Mint was established in 1899, primarily to mint Australian gold into British sovereigns, a role which it fulfilled until 1931. It is one of the world's most active mints in both bullion and collectors coins, producing gold, silver, and platinum coins for its native Australia, and other countries.

Obverse

The obverse of this coin features the British sculptor's, Raphael Maklouf's third coinage portrait design of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Also, this coin bears an inscription that reads as:

ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 100 DOLLARS ·

Reverse

The reverse of the coin features a kangaroo hopping, with a inscription that reads as:

THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1 OZ. 9999 GOLD ·1997·

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£3,365.75
Product ID	5721
Stock Status	Out of Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Diameter	32.1 mm
Weight/Size	1 Ounce
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	1.0000
Fineness/Carat	0.999 / 24
Date	1997
Obverse Designer	Raphael Maklouf
Reverse Designer	Jovan Radanovich
Issuing Monarch	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Mint/Brand	Perth Mint
Country	Australia

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1997 Gold 1 oz Kangaroo Nugget $100 Perth Mint Bullion Coin