2024 Mini Roo 0.5g .9999 Gold Proof Coin in Card
The cute Mini Roo returns in 2024 with a new coin design. This highly affordable gold coin would make a wonderful gift or treasured keepsake.
Struck by The Perth Mint from 0.5g of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.
DESIGN
The coin’s reverse portrays a large kangaroo about to leap over a parched creek bed, with a windmill and water storage tank in the background. As well as the inscription ‘KANGAROO’, the design includes the coin’s weight, purity, 2024 year-date, and a ‘P125’mintmark signifying The Perth Mint’s 125th anniversary.
The coin bears the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, and the monetary denomination.
PRESENTATION
The 2024 Mini Roo coin is housed in a protective acrylic capsule and presented in a wallet-sized card.
Technical Specifications
| Gold Content | (Troy oz) | 0.016 |
| Fineness | (% purity) | 99.99 |
| Minimum Gross Weight | (g) | 0.5 |
| Monetary Denomination | (AUD) | 2.00 |
| Maximum Diameter | (mm) | 11.60 |
| Maximum Thickness | (mm) | 1.00 |
| Mintage | Unlimited |
ABOUT THE PERTH MINT
The Perth Mint, located in Perth, Western Australia, is one of the oldest and most prestigious mints in the world, with a rich history that dates back to the late 19th century. It was established in 1899 as a branch of Britain's Royal Mint in response to the discovery of rich gold deposits in Western Australia. Its primary purpose was to refine gold mined in the region and to mint gold sovereigns and half sovereigns for use throughout the British Empire.
The Perth Mint played a crucial role in the development of Western Australia's gold industry, providing a local facility for gold refining and coin production that significantly contributed to the economic growth of the region. Over the years, it has evolved to become a leader in the precious metals industry, offering a wide range of services including gold and silver bullion bars and coins, precious metal refining, and jewellry.
After Australia gained independence, the Perth Mint continued its operations and, in 1970, it became wholly owned by the Government of Western Australia. Since then, it has expanded its offerings to include commemorative coins, investment products, and a wealth of services for precious metals storage, management, and distribution.
Notably, The Perth Mint has set several world records, including producing the world's largest gold coin in 2011, weighing one tonne and featuring a kangaroo design. It also operates one of the largest LBMA (London Bullion Market Association) accredited gold refineries in the world.
The mint is also a significant tourist attraction, offering visitors insights into Australia's gold mining history, the chance to view Australia’s largest collection of natural gold nuggets, and live demonstrations of traditional gold pouring.
Swan Bullion Company is proud to be an authorised distributor for both The Perth Mint bullion and numismatic products.
