Australian Kangaroo – Nugget 1/10 oz Gold 1997

Australia: Australian Kangaroo – Nugget 1/10 oz Gold 1997 is a gold bullion coin struck by the renowned Perth Mint. The Gold Nugget series, also known as the Kangaroo, has been produced since 1989 and is noted for its exceptionally high .9999 gold purity. The annual design changes enhance the coin’s collectible value.

The coin weighs exactly one-tenth of a troy ounce and has a face value of 15 Australian dollars. The obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse depicts a single kangaroo – a symbol of Australia’s wild nature. The coin is issued by the government-owned Gold Corporation of Western Australia and minted by Perth Mint.

Obverse: portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by inscriptions including her name, denomination, and issuing country.

Reverse: features an Australian kangaroo on a simple background characteristic of the series. The design includes the inscription "AUSTRALIAN NUGGET", year of issue, and details on the coin’s weight and purity.