Description
The obverse of this Gold Kangaroo features the Queen Elizabeth II side profile illustrated by Jody Clark. The “JC” initials of the artist can be seen on the shoulder of Her Majesty. The words “ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA” are inscribed above the queen and the monetary denomination of “15 DOLLARS” is below the profile.
The Gold Kangaroo displays an adult kangaroo up close in the Australian wilderness with two Waratah flowers behind the marsupial. Surrounding the image on the coin’s reverse are the words “AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO” along with the year of issue and 1/10 oz 9999 GOLD”. The “P” mint mark of the Perth Mint can also be seen on this face of the coin