Australia Kangaroo 2008 $1 Selectively Gold Plated Kangaroo Australian Royal Mint Australia

2008 $1 Selectively Gold Plated Kangaroo Australian Artist Series (Reg Mombassa) The Great Australian Artist series continues to showcase famous Australians artistic interpretation of the Royal Australian Mints iconic Kangaroo coins. In 2008 the image has been designed by Reg Mombassa with his signature humorous caricature twist. The series continues with the selectively gold plated silver proof $1 coin. Gold makes the Kangaroo so eye-catching and highlights Regs laconic humour. Like all of our proof coins, this coin is presented in a capsule to preserve its "hot off the press" finish. Denomination $1 Metal Ag 99.9% Mass 1 Troy Oz Diameter 40.00mm Finish Selectively Gold Plated Mintage 12,500 Designer R. Mombassa Welcome to September Mint Issue and the release of our latest coins in the extremely popular Great Australian Artist Series. Reg Mombassa is famous for his artistic portrayal of Australian culture and this coin is definitely an extension of that theme. Readers may also remember his contribution to the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games closing ceremony! Reg worked tirelessly with our team to deliver this delightful result. Mr Stuart Devlin, goldsmith and jeweller to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth I