Australian Nugget

Common

In 1986 came the first proof version of the Australian Nugget gold coin on the market. A year later came the Stempelglanz version. The name was given by the popular bullion coin, the famous Australian gold rush years. For the first gold that was found in Australia, was a lump, English nugget. Hence, the name was created for the gold coin. The 24 karat gold coin has a nominal value of 5 to 3000 Australian dollars and apply to Australia as the official currency.

From 1986 to 1989 were on the front of the designs of gold nuggets, which are reminiscent of famous discoveries depicted. In the year 1986 was the "Welcome Stranger" stamped on the gold coin that was found in 1869 and is similar to the shape of the continent. In the first three years, the subject is not changed. However, smaller pieces lungs were not identical with the motive of 1 ounces coin. Because the interest in the Nugget gold coin, however, was low, was amended in 1990 the theme. The Australian Perth Mint decided on the kangaroo, almost a national landmark Australia, as part of the coin. The subject will be changed annually. In 1990, the red kangaroo has been shown, in the following year, the gray kangaroo. Remained the same at the back, which Queen Elizabeth II graces. Only age was adjusted to the time the last time 1999th In addition, on the other side is engraved the year of issue, Fine weight and fineness. Since the change of motive Australian Nugget Gold Coin with investors and collectors, alike. But the motives of the gold nuggets from 1986 to 1989 are now very attractive to collectors and sometimes achieving high levels of extras.

First minted in the Year made only coins of 1, 1 / 2, 1 / 4 and 1 / 10, that there were then only in the proof version and a limited edition of 15,000 copies. In 1990, the 1 / 20 Stücklung were added, and one years later, the 1 kg coin. At the same time, there was the nugget gold coins in 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ounces. It will be marked with the Stempelglanz 1 ounces nugget coin 350,000 pieces annually. However, demand does not exceed the limitation on and even in Europe you can easily buy the coin from banks and coin dealers.

The Nugget gold coin, however, has nothing to do with the 1993 silver coin released kangaroo, is characterized also by the Australian Perth Mint, together.