1991 Australia Perth Mint Gold Kangaroo 2 oz and Silver Kookaburra 2 oz Proof 2-Coin Set

1991 Australia Perth Mint Gold Kangaroo 2 oz and Silver Kookaburra 2 oz Proof 2-Coin Set

The Australian Perth Mint is renowned internationally for making the native fauna of Australia the motif of some of the most successful coin collections ever seen.

Koalas, Kangaroos, and Kookaburras are the main cast of silver and gold coins produced in several sizes and finishes, in unique depictions at each annual strike. 

Gathering two icons of its coinage, the Perth Mint introduces a special 2-coin set, composed of a Gold Kangaroo and a Silver Kookaburra, weighing 2 Troy oz each in an exuberant proof finish.

Product Highlights

• Each coin set comprises two coins: a gold and a silver sample;
• Proof coins;
• Each coin weighs 2 oz;
• Produced by the Australian Perth Mint in limited strikes;
• Both coins are legal tender in Australia;
• The gold coin is made of .9999 pure gold;
• Holds an AUD 500 face value;
• The silver coin is made of .999 fine silver;
• Bears an AUD 10 face value;
• Both coins showcase Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse;
• Each coin features its corresponding 1991 design on the reverse.

The Obverse Design

The standard obverse design on both coins showcases the third official portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II’s likeness, which Raphael Maklouf designed. In addition to the Queen’s name, “ELIZABETH II,” the accompanying engravings refer to the issuing nation, “AUSTRALIA,” the coin’s respective face value.

The 1991 Gold Kangaroo Reverse Design

The reverse design features a hopping kangaroo inside a peaked circle, with the “RED KANGAROO” inscription beneath the image. The engravings on the border read “THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET,” “2 OZ.9999 GOLD, “1991,” describing the coin’s year of mintage, weight, fineness, and metal content.

The 1991 Silver Kookaburra Reverse Design

The design features a kookaburra perched on a tree branch, designed by John Bergdahl. The image is encircled by the engravings  “THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA,” “2 OZ.999 SILVER, “1991,” describing the coin’s year of mintage, weight, fineness, and metal content.

Buy 1991 Australia Perth Mint Gold Kangaroo 2 oz and Silver Kookaburra 2 oz Proof 2-Coin Set at SD Bullion

Seize the opportunity to acquire a unique coin set beautifully crafted by the Australian Perth Mint.

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