Description
1/10 oz Australian Gold Kangaroo Coin (BU, Random Year)
Fractional Sovereign Gold • .9999 Fine • Iconic Kangaroo Design
The 1/10 oz Australian Gold Kangaroo is a flagship release from The Perth Mint, recognized worldwide for its artistry, purity, and sovereign guarantee. Struck in .9999 fine gold, it is legal tender backed by the Australian government with a $15 AUD face value. This listing offers random-year issues, each Brilliant Uncirculated and encapsulated.
Quick Facts
- Metal Content: 1/10 troy oz pure gold (.9999 fine, 24 karat)
- Total Weight: 3.11 g
- Year: Random (our choice based on availability)
- Mint: The Perth Mint, Australia
- Face Value: 15 Australian Dollars (AUD)
- Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) — near-perfect, mint-fresh
- Packaging: Individual acrylic capsule
- IRA Eligible: Not currently offered for a precious-metals IRA through Summit Metals — contact us for IRA-eligible gold
Kangaroo Design
- Obverse: The effigy of Queen Elizabeth II (earlier years) or King Charles III (current issues), with the monarch’s name, year, country, and denomination.
- Reverse: A new artistic depiction of the Red Kangaroo each year, with weight, purity, year, and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark.
Why Choose the 1/10 oz Gold Kangaroo?
- Fractional flexibility: affordable and easy to trade.
- Annual design changes: collectible appeal beyond gold value.
- Government backing: Australian legal tender guarantees purity and weight.
- Global recognition: Perth Mint bullion is trusted worldwide.
Packaging & Delivery
Coins ship individually encapsulated to preserve BU condition. Summit Metals ships discreetly, fully insured, and trackable from vault to door.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 1/10 oz Gold Kangaroo IRA eligible? It is not currently offered for a precious-metals IRA through Summit Metals; contact our team for IRA-eligible gold.
How much gold does it contain? 1/10 troy ounce (3.11 g) of .9999 fine gold.
Which year will I receive? A random year of our choice; the kangaroo reverse changes annually.
How much is it worth? About one-tenth of the live gold spot price plus a premium.
Why is the premium higher per ounce? Minting costs are spread over less gold on fractional coins.
1/10 Kangaroo vs 1/10 Gold Eagle or Maple? All hold 1/10 oz of gold; the Kangaroo is .9999 with a yearly-changing design.
Is it a good gift or starter coin? Yes — an affordable, recognizable way to own .9999 sovereign gold.
Is it authentic? Yes — struck by The Perth Mint; sourced from authorized distributors.
What condition is it in? Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) — a near-perfect, mint-fresh condition.
Can I sell it back? Yes — Summit Metals offers a buyback guarantee.
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