Description
Before the transition to the iconic kangaroo imagery, the 1/10 Ounce Australian Gold Nugget coin played a pivotal role in Australia’s bullion coin series. Introduced by the prestigious Perth Mint, these early editions featured images of famous Australian gold nuggets, celebrating the country’s rich history of gold mining. The 1/10 ounce coin, struck in .9999 fine gold, was first released in 1986, marking Australia’s significant contribution to the global gold market. The coin’s obverse showcases an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, symbolizing its status as legal tender, while the reverse initially celebrated natural gold nuggets found in Australia. This combination of pure gold content, historical significance, and legal tender value makes the Australian Gold Nugget coin a desirable item for collectors and investors alike. The series’ shift to kangaroo designs in 1989 has only added to the intrigue and collectibility of these earlier nugget-themed coins.
