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15 Dollars - Charles III 1st Portrait - Australian Kangaroo - Gold Bullion Coin
2024 year| Gold (.9999) | 3.111 g | 16.6 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2024 |
| Value | 15 Dollars 15 AUD = USD 10 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 3.111 g |
| Diameter | 16.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#404028 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Large kangaroo about to jump over a parched creek bed with a windmill and water storage tank in the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2024 1/10 oz 9999 GOLD
KANGAROO
P125
WR
Designer: Wade Robinson
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This is the first Kangaroo gold bullion coin from the Perth Mint to feature the new effigy of King Charles III. This coin also has the P125 mintmark, signifying the 125th anniversary of the Perth Mint. The kangaroo is synonymous with Australia. Millions inhabit this wide brown land, from the arid interior to bushland, parks and other open spaces fringing our cities. With a superb new artistic impression each year, the Australian Kangaroo Gold Bullion Coin Series celebrates Australia’s most famous marsupial.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 15 Dollars - Charles III (1st Portrait - Australian Kangaroo - Gold Bullion Coin) 2024 from Australia is that it has a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins. The coin has a kangaroo privy mark, which is a small image of a kangaroo that is etched into the coin's surface. This privy mark is a signature element of the Perth Mint's Kangaroo series and serves as a symbol of authenticity. The use of a privy mark on this coin adds an extra layer of security and ensures that the coin is genuine and not counterfeit.
