1/4 oz Gold Coin - Kangaroo - 2024
### Australian Kangaroo - 2024 1/4 Oz Gold - Proof - **Rare single release ! - Usually only within set** - First coin released with the King Charles III effigy - 2024 Australian Kangaroo Design - 99.99% pure Gold - Limited Mintage only 500 pieces - With numbered Certificate of Authenticity - Delivery in original Box The **Kangaroo** is one of the most popular representatives of the Australian animal kingdom and one of the most famous landmarks of the Australian continent. This gold coin was minted by the **Perth Mint** from a **1/4 ounce 99.99% pure gold** in proof quality. The 2024 design features a full-grown kangaroo jumping over a dried-up riverbed. In the background are a wind turbine and a water tank, which are typically found on Australian farms and are part of the vital infrastructure in rural areas. The motive also shows the inscription "KANGAROO" and the mintmark "P125", which refers to the **125th anniversary of the Perth Mint**. Details of the year of issue, weight and fineness complete the design. The reverse shows the Dan Thorne portrait of King Charles III and the denomination. The kangaroo (Macropodidae) is one of the most well-known representatives of the marsupials, along with the koala, and lives on the southern continent of Australia. Over 60 different species of Australia's most famous landmark can be found there. Full-grown kangaroos can jump up to 10 meters and reach a maximum speed of over 70 km/h. Their diet consists mainly of leaves and grass. Depending on the species, the marsupials can live solitary or in groups. Their natural enemies include dingoes and raptors. The limited **Australian Kangaroo gold proof coin** is delivered in the original box including a numbered certificate of authenticity from the Perth Mint.