2023 $2 Mini Roo - 0.5g Gold 99.99% Proof Kangaroo Coin in Card

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2023 $2 Mini Kangaroo 0.5g 99.99% Gold Proof Coin in Card (Memorial Obverse)

The Mini Button-sized version of the renowned Australian Kangaroo, this coin is struck form 0.5g of 99.99% pure gold.

The coin portrays a kangaroo looking over its shoulder with a eucalyptus tree and grass trees in the background. As well as the inscription ‘KANGAROO’, the design incorporates The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

Australia's most recognised animal symbol, the kangaroo has been regularly portrayed on Australian coins, tokens and medallions since the 1850s. Honouring the historic precedent, The Perth Mint began crafting outstanding gold coins featuring annual designs of the famous marsupial in 1989.

Desingers: Ing Ing Jong  & Jody Clark Obverse design