Pièce 1/2 once d'or Pépite australien 1987 | Monnaie de Perth

Build your wealth in ounces with the addition of a 1/2 oz 1987 Australian Golden Nugget Gold coin to your portfolio, today!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• Ships individually in protective packaging
• Consisting of 1/2 oz of 9999 Fine Gold
• Obverse: Features an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
• Reverse: Features the hand of faith nugget in its exact likeness, resting in a horizontal position

The Perth Mint of Australia introduced the world to the Golden Nugget bullion coin in 1987 with the release of four editions, ranging from 1 oz to 1/10 oz. These coins featured golden nuggets that were discovered throughout Australia that were distinguished by their size and weight. The "hand of faith nugget" was discovered in 1980, only 12 inches below the earth's surface by a man using a metal detector. As one of the first releases in the Golden nugget series, this 1/2 oz gold coin pays tribute to the rich bullion history of Australia and is provided at an affordable price point.

On the reverse side, is the hand of faith nugget in its exact likeness, resting in a horizontal position. This nugget weighed an astonishing 875 ounces or approximately 27 kg, with the dimensions of 18 x 8 x 4 inches. Encapsulating this image is the coin's title, denomination, and year of issue. Below the image is the nugget's title and year of discovery.

The obverse side features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, with a raised dotted circle rim border. Her majesty's effigy is encapsulated by her title, the coin's $50 denominational value which is guaranteed by the Australian government, and the nation of issue.

ABOUT THE PERTH MINT

The Perth Mint opened in 1899 as the British Royal Mint's 3rd branch in Australia. The historical Hay Street location handled gold refining until moving to a modern facility in April 1990. Ownership of the mint was transferred to the Government of Western Australia in July of 1970. Under an agreement with the Commonwealth Treasury, they were empowered to mint and market gold, silver, and platinum as Australian legal tender to investors and collectors worldwide. Today, they are amongst the elite world mints whose pure gold, silver, and platinum items are trusted without question. Items such as the Australian Nugget, Silver Coin Series (Kangaroo, Kookaburra, Koala, and Platypus to name a few), as well as the Australian Lunar Gold and Silver Coin Series are extensively sought after by bullion investors worldwide.