Coin - 2023 Australian Nugget 9999 Gold Coin - 1 OZ

This is a 2023 Australian Kangaroo 1 oz Gold Bullion Coin, also known as the Australian Gold Nugget Kangaroo — one of the most recognized bullion coins issued by the Perth Mint in Western Australia.

2023 Australian Kangaroo 1 oz Gold Coin (.9999 Fine Gold)

Issuer: The Perth Mint, Australia
Denomination: 100 Australian Dollars (AUD)
Metal Content: 1 troy ounce (31.1035 grams)
Fineness: .9999 pure gold (24 karat)
Diameter: 32.6 mm
Thickness: 2.8 mm
Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated
Mint Mark: “P” (Perth Mint mark)
Obverse Designer: Jody Clark
Reverse Designer: Ing Ing Jong

Obverse (Front)

Features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II designed by Jody Clark, with the inscriptions:

• “ELIZABETH II 1952–2022 • AUSTRALIA • 100 DOLLARS”

This commemorates the Queen’s 70-year reign (1952–2022), marking one of the final appearances of her portrait on Australian bullion coins.

Reverse (Back)

Depicts a detailed kangaroo standing in an Australian bushland scene, surrounded by native trees and plants.
Inscriptions include:

• “KANGAROO”

• “2023 1oz 9999 GOLD”

• “P” mint mark (lower left)

The design changes annually, making each year’s issue a unique collector’s piece.