1990 Australia 1/4 oz Gold Nugget Proof

Product Details

The Gold Kangaroo and Nugget series is one of the only major gold bullion coins that changes its design yearly, adding collectibility to its .9999 fine gold appeal.
Coin Highlights:

• Contains 1/4 oz of .9999 fine gold.
• Individual coins are packaged in protective packaging.
• Coins have a limited mintage of 1,193.
• Obverse: Portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley likeness of Queen Elizabeth II, as well as the coin’s monetary denomination.
• Reverse: Will vary by year. Includes the date, weight and purity.
• Sovereign coin backed by the Australian government.

The Gold Kangaroo and Nugget not only feature a classic design, they are also produced in limited mintages creating a great collectible opportunity. Add this beautiful 1990 1/4 oz Gold Nugget coin in proof condition to your cart today!

Australian Gold Kangaroos
The Gold Kangaroo coin series was originally the Gold Nugget series minted by The Perth Mint beginning in 1986. The reverse images featured various gold nuggets from 1986 to 1989 until the design was changed in 1989 to feature the kangaroo, which was more symbolic of Australia. Minted in denominations of 1/20 oz, 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, 1oz and 1 kilosizes, these coins have legal tender status in Australia. A significant appeal for collectors is the fact that the designs of these beautiful coins change each year, differentiating them from many other popular gold sovereign coins.

The kangaroo is the most instantly recognizable wildlife symbol of Australia. As 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.

The Perth Mint
Located along the Swan River, The Perth Mint is Australia's oldest operating mint and throughout its rich history, the name has become synonymous with some of the highest standard of bullion and collectible products. Along with the Gold Swan and SilverSwan series, some of The Perth Mint's most well-known coin programs include the Gold Kangaroo and Silver Kangaroo, Koala, Gold Lunar and Silver Lunar and the Silver Kookaburraprograms along with a wide variety of specialty bullion releases.