2010 Australia Gold Coin on Sale
June 14, 2010 - The Perth Mint of Australia has released the first 2010 Mini Roo 0.5 gram gold coin. This unique legal tender gold coin has a miniature kangaroo on its face for 2010 and it is a different design each year. Composed of 99.99% pure gold and priced at around US $38, this 0.5 gram Mini Roo is an affordable 24-karat gold coin that the public can afford to buy.
This is not the first time the Perth Mint has introduced Kangaroo gold coins. In fact, these coins have been released since 1990 and are popular for their investment value. They are available in one kilo, one ounce, 1/2 ounce, 1/4 ounce and 1/10 ounce sizes. The smaller sizes are easier to collect and the designs on these are changed annually. The kangaroo, a native of Australia, is often used on other coins.
The newly released 2010 Mini Roo coin is unique for its size and price. Just 11.6 mm in diameter with a thickness of .70 mm, this gold coin is a favorite as a collectible. While the kangaroo adorns one side of this coin, the other side has a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin has a face value of AUS $2, but obviously, the value of the gold is at least ten times more. The coin has 0.016 troy ounces of gold and is shipped with a protective packing to ensure that the bullion finish stays intact. The Perth Mint plans to make a Mini Roo every year with different designs. Collectors are anxious to add the Mini Roo gold coin to their collection, naturally.
Stewart Lawson
Senior Staff Writer - Gold-Coin.com
