Silver Kangaroos

2004 Frosted Uncirculated

99.9% Silver
Produced in frosted uncirculated finish the 2004 coins are the twelth release in the Royal Australian Mint's Kangaroo Coin Series which began in 1993.
After the 3-year series of Aboriginal designs on the Fine Silver Kangaroo Dollar, the Mint chose a new design direction for the bush icon and national symbol. Response to market research conducted by the Mint during 2003 saw a contemporary design on the Kangaroo dollar coins.
The reverse design of this $1 one Troy Ounce coin celebrates Australia's best known animal, the Kangaroo, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II features on the obverse.




The specimen coin has a 'reverse frosting' finish where the field is frosted to contrast with the highly polished raised design. It was distributed encapsulated and mounted on a colourful see-both-sides cardboard card protected by a plastic sleeve.
The kangaroo is an icon that symbolises Australia through out the world, not only because it stands on our coat of arms but also because its spirit of fighting to survive in one of the world's harshest climates, Australia.
Featuring a kangaroo silhouetted against the horizon and orb of the sun creating a stunning contemporary piece.
The raised polished image with frosted background was crafted by Wojciech Pietranik, Engraver at the Royal Australian Mint.




Nominal Specifications

Denomination: $1
Metal: 99.9% Silver
Silver Content: 1.00 oz
Mass: 31.6 grams
Diameter: 40.80 mm
Reverse: Wojciech Pietranik
Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley


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