1 oz Gold Coin - Road Sign - Kangaroo - 2013
### Australian Road Sign Series (1.) - Kangaroo 1 Oz Gold - Uncirculated - 1st release in the "Road Sign" Series - 99.99% pure Gold - **Limited Mintage only 217 pieces\*** - With Certificate of Authenticity - Delivery in original Box The first issue of the Australian **Road Sign series** was struck from one ounce of 99.99% pure gold and features the internationally recognized motive of a jumping **kangaroo on a road sign**, which serves to warn drivers of vehicles in the outback. The weight and fineness of the coin are also included in the design. The reverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank Broadley as well as the denomination, the country of issue and the year of issue. The classic “Road Sign” can often be found on Australian roads and is a popular photo motive for countless tourists from all over the world. The sign is mainly used in rural and remote areas, which are often sparsely populated, so drivers need to be prepared for the sudden appearance of animals crossing the road. However, the kangaroo is not only a dangerous obstacle in road traffic, but also an emblematic symbol of Australia which appears in many cultural and social contexts. The marsupials are representative of the untouched nature and fauna of the continent. With a **limited mintage of only 217 pieces worldwide**, this coin is **one of the rarest gold coins** currently available. The **Kangaroo Road Sign 1 oz gold coin** in uncirculated quality is delivered in the original box including a certificate of authenticity of the **Royal Australian Mint**. \*Finally, only 217 pieces of the originally planned 5,000 coins were struck.