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Updated on 03/23/2024

Australian 1/20th oz.
Gold 
Kangaroo (Nugget) 
Bullion Coin


1990 - 2011




1986 1oz. Australian Nugget bullion coin - Reverse Side

In 1987, when the Gold Nugget bullion coin was released, the reverse side of each individually sized coin had the design of a Gold Nugget; then, in 1990, the reverse side was redesigned and displayed an "Australian Kangaroo."   

Oddly, even though the reverse side of the coin changed to a kangaroo in 1990, it wouldn't be until 2008 when the Perth Mint officially changed the name of the gold bullion coin from "The Australian Nugget" to "The Australian Kangaroo." 






Design of the
1/20 oz. Gold Kangaroo
Bullion Coin



The Perth Mint introduced the 1/20th oz. gold bullion coin in 1990, following the release of other fractional Gold Nugget bullion coins (now known as the Gold Kangaroo); however, the mint discontinued minting the 1/20th oz. coin in 2011. 


Obverse

2008 1/20th oz. Gold Kangaroo - Obverse

The obverse side of the Australian Gold Kangaroo bullion coin features the profile of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley.

Inscriptions:

  • ELIZABETH II • AUSTRALIA
  • 2008  (Year of Issue)
  • • 5 DOLLARS •  (face value)
  • IRB - Ian Rank-Broadley - under the Queen's neck

The edge of the gold bullion coin is reeded.

Obverse Coin Photo provided courtesy of The Coin Page








Reverse

2008 1/20th oz. Gold Kangaroo - Reverse

The centerpiece of the 2008 Australian Kangaroo Gold bullion coin is a Australian Kangaroo in a field.

Inscriptions:

  • AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO
  • weight of "1/20 OZ." 
  • purity of "9999 GOLD"
  • P - mint mark of the Perth Mint

Note: The Australian Gold Kangaroo bullion coins are sometimes mistaken for The Australian Lunar Gold Bullion coins.

Although both coins are minted by The Perth Mint and have .9999 purity; Lunar coin uses images of different animals from the Chinese calendar each year instead of the kangaroo.

Reverse Coin Photo provided courtesy of The Coin Page





1/20 oz. Gold Kangaroo
(
Nugget)
Coin Information



Introduced:..........1990

Ofcl. Coin Name..."The Australian Nugget" 1990 - 2007

Ofcl. Coin Name..."Australian Kangaroo" 2008 - present

IRA Approved:......Yes

Face Value:..........$5 AUD

Gold Content:.......1/20 troy oz.

Total Weight:.......1.555 grams

Purity:.................99.99% / .9999

Karat:..................24 karat

Diameter:............13.70mm

Designers:...........Ian Rank-Broadley (obverse)

Mint Mark:...........1987 - 2007 - No

Mint Mark:...........2008 - 2011 - Yes ("P" = The Perth Mint)

Edge:..................Reeded












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1/20 oz. Gold Kangaroo
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Nugget)
 

 Mintage Figures:



Year.....Sales......Mintage....Coin Name / Reverse Description


1990....130,609....200,000....Grey Kangaroo


1991....112,965....200,000....Grey Kangaroo


1992....115,634....200,000....Common Wallaroo


1993....176,006....200,000....Nailtailed Wallaby


1994....114,165....200,000....Whiptail Wallaby


1995....77,893.....200,000....Standing Kangaroo


1996....189,706....200,000....Mother Kangaroo & Joey


1997....138,766....200,000....Kangaroo Leaping


1998....49,703.....200,000....Two Kangaroos


1999....41,448.....200,000....Kangaroo Joey


2000....37,220.....200,000....Two Kangaroos Leaping


2001....25,948.....200,000....Kangaroo standing in Grass


2002....21,767.....200,000....Two Kangaroos in front of Australia


2003....18,426.....200,000....Kangaroo Drinking


2004....15,002.....200,000....Two Kangaroos


2005....23,106.....200,000....Kangaroo in front of native plant


2006....12,299.....200,000....Kangaroo Standing


2007....14,983.....200,000....Kangaroo Standing


2008....15,945.....200,000....Kangaroo leaping in Grass


2009....12,161.....200,000....Mother Kangaroo w/ Joey in pouch


2010....1,112.......200,000....Kangaroos boxing


2011....1,093.......200,000....Kangaroo in front of Rising Sun





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