The world’s biggest gold coin is the Australian Kangaroo One Tonne Gold Coin , produced by the Perth Mint in 2011.
Here are some key facts about this colossal coin:
- Weight: It weighs one tonne (1,000 kilograms or over 2,200 pounds) of 99.99% pure gold.
- Dimensions: It has a diameter of 80 centimeters (about 31.5 inches) and is 12 centimeters (roughly 4.7 inches) thick.
- Face Value: It holds a face value of $1 million Australian Dollars, making it the world’s largest legal tender coin.
- Actual Value: Its intrinsic value based on gold content alone far exceeds its face value, estimated at over $53 million at the time of valuation in some sources, and potentially over $57 million at the time of writing.
- Record Holder: It was officially recognized by the Guinness World Records in 2012 as the largest gold coin ever minted.
- Handcrafted: Due to its immense size, it couldn’t be struck by traditional methods; it was cast and then handcrafted to achieve its intricate details.
- Promotional Tool: It was created to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Australian Kangaroo Gold Bullion Coin series and promote it.
- Display: It is currently a prominent display piece at the Perth Mint’s “Gold Exhibition”.
Prior to the creation of the Australian Kangaroo One Tonne Gold Coin, the record for the largest gold coin was held by the Canadian Big Maple Leaf, weighing 100 kilograms.
