2019 Australian Kangaroo 1/10oz Gold Bullion Coin

KANGAROOS JUMP TO MEET 2019

The Perth Mint’s Australian Bullion Coin Program has been dedicated to providing investors with unrivalled quality, purity and assurance for more than 30 years. Issued annually since 1987, the range of trusted releases offers an impressive choice of pure gold, silver and platinum coins, each authorised by the Australian Government as official legal tender.

Continuing its tradition of superb craftsmanship, iconic artistry and outstanding value, The Perth Mint has revealed Australia’s official bullion coin program for 2019.

Of the range of five 2019 Australian Kangaroo Gold Bullion Coins, the 1oz, 1/2oz, 1/4oz, and 1/10oz sizes showcase a new design featuring a kangaroo standing on a mound of grass with the sun and stylised trees as a backdrop.

DESIGN

Each coin’s reverse includes the inscription ‘AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO’, the 2019 year-date, weight and fineness and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

All coins are issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965 and bear the new Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and monetary denomination on the obverse.

This coin includes an authentication feature on the reverse in the form of a micro-laser engraved letter. Contained within the coin’s inscription ‘AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO’, this letter is only detectable under a magnifying glass. The authentication feature is designed to make it significantly more difficult for the coin to be counterfeited.

PRESENTATION

Each bullion coin is presented in a protective acrylic capsule.

Technical Specifications

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.