The world’s largest gold coin is the Australian Kangaroo One Tonne Gold Coin , produced by the Perth Mint in 2011.
Here’s some key information about this monumental coin:
- Weight: 1 metric tonne (1,000 kilograms or 2,231 pounds).
- Purity: 99.99% pure gold.
- Dimensions: 80 centimeters (31.5 inches) in diameter and 12 centimeters (4.7 inches) thick.
- Face Value: AU$1 million (Australian Dollars), making it the world’s largest legal tender coin.
- True Value: The intrinsic value of the gold content is significantly higher than its face value, estimated to be worth tens of millions of dollars. According to BullionByPost.com, at the time of publication, it was worth over $57 million based on the metal content alone.
- Design: It features a bounding red kangaroo on one side, surrounded by stylized rays of sunlight, and a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the other.
- Guinness World Record: It was recognized by the Guinness World Records in 2012 as the largest gold coin in the world.
- Purpose: It was created to promote the Australian Kangaroo Gold Bullion Coin Series and showcase the Perth Mint’s capabilities in gold production.
Prior to the creation of the Australian Kangaroo One Tonne Gold Coin, the largest gold coin in the world was the Canadian Big Maple Leaf , weighing 100 kilograms.
What is the biggest gold coin in the world?
I can help with that. The biggest gold coin, as listed by the Guinness World Records, is a one tonne Australian Kangaroo. The colossal 99.99% pure gold coin has a diameter of 80 centimetres, and is a massive 12 centimetres thick.
Why is it illegal to own a $20 gold piece from 1933?
Great question! For example, the 1933 Double Eagle gold coin, minted but never legally circulated, is considered government property and therefore illegal to own. In fact, owning one of these rare $20 coins today is not just illegal but may result in confiscation.
How much is the largest gold coin worth?
The one tonne gold coin
Produced in 2011 by the Perth Mint, it has a face value of $1 million (Australian Dollars) making it the world’s largest legal tender coin. As the world’s biggest gold coin however it is of course worth far more and was valued at over $53 million.