An iconic symbol of Australian wildlife throughout the country’s history, the kangaroo has been featured on a wide range of coins and collectibles going back to the 1850s. The Perth Mint began to pay tribute to that tradition with an annual gold coin series featuring the kangaroo — in one-year-only designs — starting in 1989, creating gorgeous coins with the original-mint luster and frosted details of a Brilliant Uncirculated finish in a range of weights suitable for a wide variety of buyers. Seeking to broaden the series’ appeal further with a more affordable coin for the beginning collector, the Mint introduced the half-gram “Mini Roo” in 2010, and it remains a favorite among budding numismatics enthusiasts to this day. The 2015 1/2 Gram Australian Gold Mini Roo Coin is available for online purchase from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Comes in a protective capsule inside a colorful assay card that confirms the coin’s serial number, weight, and purity!
- Struck in 2015 by the Perth Mint!
- Comes from a limited original mintage!
- Contains 1/2 Gram (0.016 Troy oz) of .9999 pure gold.
- Legal tender of Australia with a $2 face value.
- Obverse side features the classic Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.
- Reverse side features a bounding kangaroo.
Released in limited mintages each year, the kangaroo coin series is a tribute to the technology and craftsmanship of the Perth Mint, with each coin double-struck using polished and hand-finished dies. The button-sized “Mini Roo” features a partial version of the design on the larger coins, but sacrifices nothing in terms of quality and detail. Its small size means an affordable price point for anyone looking to get started on investing in bullion collectibles.
The 2015 Australian Gold Mini Roo Coin comes secured in an acrylic capsule and packaged in a colorful assay card that verifies its serial number, weight, purity, and further key details. These coins were issued in a limited mintage, and each shipment is tracked and fully insured against any mishaps in transit by JM Bullion.
The obverse field features the late monarch Queen Elizabeth II in a mature effigy known as the Fourth Portrait, verifying the coin as Australian legal tender. This is accompanied by a miniature inscription of the artist’s initials along with the Queen’s legend, the year of issue, and the face value.
The reverse field features a kangaroo bounding across the flatlands of the Australian Outback. This is accompanied by the “P” mint mark of the Perth Mint and the inscription “0.5 GRAM 9999 GOLD.”
The team at JM Bullion is always happy to answer any questions you might have when buying gold. Phone us at 800-276-6508, send us an e-mail, or chat with an agent live online.