The Perth Mint Silber 5 oz Känguru PP High Relief - 2020

The Australian Nugget (Gold Kangaroo) was originally an Australian gold coin first minted by the Perth Mint in 1986 and has gained worldwide popularity, particularly due to its annually changing reverse designs. The coin has a purity of 999.9 and is considered legal tender. Since 1987, the Australian Nugget has been minted in denominations of 1/20 ounce, 1/10 ounce, 1/4 ounce, 1/2 ounce, and 1 ounce, with face values ranging from 5 to 100 Australian dollars. However, larger denominations weighing 2 ounces, 10 ounces, and 1 kilogram are also available. In 2010, a 2-dollar version of the coin weighing 0.5 grams was issued. In 2011, the Perth Mint introduced a coin weighing 1 ton – making the Gold Kangaroo both the smallest and largest investment coin in the world. Platinum and silver coins featuring kangaroo designs are also regularly released. This spectacular 5-ounce silver coin is dedicated by the Perth Mint to the Australian kangaroo, with a worldwide mintage of only 500 pieces. It was issued in Proof quality and produced using the High Relief minting technique. The polished plate (PP) is particularly sought after by collectors and is considered one of the most elaborate manufacturing processes for a coin.

Design of the 5 oz Silver Kangaroo PP High Relief - 2020: The reverse side of the 2020 Australian Kangaroo coin features two Australian kangaroos standing upright on a grassy field. They are surrounded by native grass trees that are found exclusively on the Australian continent. Additionally, the traditional mintmark "P" of the Perth Mint, the year of minting "2020," and the inscription "Australian Kangaroo" are depicted. The obverse side showcases the famous portrait of Queen Elizabeth II as designed by Jody Clark. The portrait is framed by the inscriptions "Elizabeth II - 2020 - Australia," along with the nominal value of "8 Dollars.".