Gold Australian Coins

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Among the most well-known mints in the world is the Perth Mint. The Perth Mint was the third and final colonial branch of the UK’s Royal Mint in Australia. After the closure of both the Melbourne Mint and the Sydney Mint, the Perth Mint remained open and eventually transferred over to the state government of Western Australia. Now, they create some of the more popular coin programs on the market. Learn more about Gold Australian Coins, right here at Silver.com.

Obverse Designs

The Perth Mint has always used the effigy of the reigning British monarch on the obverse of their bullion coin programs. Thus, since 1986 Queen Elizabeth II has been featured. From 1986 to 2023, three different depictions of the Queen were featured, one by Raphael Maklouf, one by Ian Rank-Broadley, and another by Jody Clark. King Charles III has been used on coins with the issuing year of 2024 and on, designed by Dan Thorne.

Gold Australian Kangaroo Coins

The roots of the Gold Australian Kangaroo Series can be traced back to 1986. The series was initially known as the Australian Gold Nugget Series and featured the image of a gold nugget. In 1990, the series underwent a rebrand and started showcasing the image of a kangaroo. The design of the kangaroo changes with each issue.

Coins are issued annually in three fractional ounce weights, a 1 oz BU weight, and a 1 kilogram weight. Also part of this series is the Mini Roo Coins. These coins, available in a 1/2 gram option, showcase a stripped-down version of the design. Proof coins in the series are also released by the Perth Mint. Gold coins in the series are made with .9999 pure gold.

Gold Australian Koala Coins

The Gold Australian Koala Series debuted in 2008, one year after the debut of the silver coin program. Similar to other coin programs from the Perth Mint, these coins feature unique imagery on the reverse with every new release.

Initially, gold coins in the series were only available as proof strikes. Coins are now issued annually in several unique sizes which include 4 fractional-ounce weights, 1 oz, 2 oz, and 5 oz options. The design shown on the reverse is shared with the silver and platinum releases as well.

Gold Australian Kookaburra Coins

Another one of the Perth Mint’s most successful coin programs is the Gold Australian Kookaburra Series. This series is made from .9999 pure gold and showcases unique images of the native bird with each new issue.

Coins are released annually in four unique sizes including 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 2 oz, and 5 oz made from .9999 pure gold. Coins are issued in both BU and proof strikes.

Gold Australian Lunar Series

The Perth Mint is known worldwide for its iconic Lunar Series, which debuted in 1996 for the Year of the Rat. This series goes hand-in-hand with the Chinese zodiac. Lunar Series I ran from 1996 to 2007, once the Year of the Rat returned in 2008 the Perth Mint introduced Lunar Series II with all new lunar-themed designs. Lunar Series III was introduced in 2020.

Coins in this series are released annually in sizes ranging from 1/20 oz to 1 oz. Each release also shows the traditional Chinese character for the animal shown in the design.

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