1/4 OUNCE AUSTRALIAN GOLD KANGAROO (RANDOM YEAR)

General Overview
• The Australian Gold Kangaroo, produced by the Perth Mint, is one of the most iconic gold coin series in the world.
• Originally introduced in 1986 as the “Australian Gold Nugget,” the series transitioned in 1990 to feature annually changing kangaroo designs, reflecting a symbol more widely associated with Australia.
• The 1/4 oz Gold Kangaroo offers collectors a perfect blend of affordability, artistry, and high-purity gold, making it a consistent favorite among bullion investors.

Coin Highlights
• Contains 1/4 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold
• Produced by the Perth Mint
• Legal tender with a $25 AUD face value
• Ships in protective plastic flips
• Reverse designs feature unique kangaroo imagery annually
• Random year of issue

Design Details
• Obverse:
• Features the right-profile effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.
• The design most commonly used on these coins is the fourth-generation portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley, introduced in 1998.
• Inscriptions around the portrait include the Queen's name, the coin's face value, and the issuing country.
• Reverse:
• Displays an annually changing depiction of the kangaroo—Australia’s most recognizable marsupial.
• The kangaroo is often shown mid-leap, highlighting its distinctive movement style.
• Each design is bordered with inscriptions noting the coin's weight, purity, and the word “KANGAROO.”

Specifications
• Year of Issue: Random (1990–Present)
• Denomination: $25 AUD
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated
• Mint Mark: Not Shown
• Manufacturer: Perth Mint
• Composition: .9999 Fine Gold
• Metal Weight: 0.25 Troy oz
• Diameter: 20.1 mm
• Thickness: 1.8 mm
• Edge Design: Reeded
• Issuing Country: Australia
• Series: Australian Kangaroo
• Packaging Type: Plastic Flip
• Capsule Size: 20 mm
• Package Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 0.02 in
• Certificate of Authenticity (CoA): Not Included