Australian Kangaroo 1/10 oz Gold 2016
The Australian Kangaroo, the most famous bullion coin made from the highest grade of gold. This gold coin is produced by Perth Mint, the oldest existing mint in Australia. The coin, with a purity of Au 9999 and a weight of 1/10th of an ounce, is distinguished by a distinctive reverse design featuring Australia's national symbol, the kangaroo. The kangaroo is the symbol of Australia. It appears, alongside the Emu, in the state coat of arms. It can survive for weeks without water, spends its childhood in a bag, moves around by jumping and is one of the largest mammals on Earth. "Why the kangaroo? The name 'kangaroo' (from kangaroo) was given to these animals by English settlers. It comes from the Aboriginal word 'gungurru', which the natives used to describe the grey kangaroo, and its pronunciation is similar to 'kangaroo'. The Latin name of the kangaroo family, 'Macropodidae', means 'long foot' and indeed, most members of this family have one. Obverse: the obverse invariably bears the image of Queen Elizabeth II together with her name and the coin's denomination. Reverse: it is decorated, changing every year, with an image of a kangaroo.The reverse also contains information on the weight, year of issue and the gold sample in which the coin was struck. Do you need help? Do you have any questions?Ask a question and we'll respond promptly, publishing the most interesting questions and answers for others. 
