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Signature series

Australia’s most famous marsupial, the kangaroo has appeared on The Perth Mint’s signature coin series since 1989. Featuring superbly observed portrayals of the iconic animal, the Australian Kangaroo Coin Series has a reputation for quality, purity and design that extends around the globe.

2023 kangaroo design

This 2023 gold proof release portrays a kangaroo looking over its shoulder with a eucalyptus tree and grass trees in the background. As well as the inscription ‘KANGAROO’, the design incorporates The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

04 2023 Australian Kangaroo 5oz Gold Proof Coin InCase HighRes

Memorial Obverse

This coin portrays the official ‘Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Obverse’, featuring the Jody Clark effigy supplemented with the dates of Her Majesty’s reign – ‘1952 – 2022’.

Presentation packaging

Accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, the coin is housed in a wooden display case and illustrated shipper.

Specifications

Specifications

Year 2023
Metal Gold
Gold Content (Troy oz) 5.000
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 500.00
Fineness (% purity) 99.99
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 155.533
Maximum Diameter (mm) 50.80
Maximum Thickness (mm) 5.90
Maximum Mintage 50
Finish Proof
Legal Tender Australia
Effigy Jody Clark design of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II
Designer Ing Ing Jong

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