In a dazzling display of wealth and craftsmanship, the world’s largest gold coin has captured global attention with its immense size and staggering value. Minted by the Perth Mint in Australia, the colossal coin weighs 1,012 kilograms (over one ton) and is made of 99.99% pure gold.
Valued at over $60 million, the coin was originally created in 2011 to showcase Australia’s mining prowess and to promote its gold industry. Measuring 80 centimeters in diameter and 12 centimeters thick, the coin features an intricately detailed image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a red kangaroo, the country’s iconic marsupial, on the other.
Despite its eye-watering value, the coin is legal tender in Australia, with a face value of 1 million Australian dollars—a fraction of its actual worth based on gold prices today.
The creation of the coin required months of planning, expert engineering, and extraordinary craftsmanship. It holds the Guinness World Record for the largest gold coin and continues to attract collectors, investors, and tourists alike.
Currently housed at the Perth Mint’s exhibition center, the coin stands not just as a symbol of national pride but also as a marvel of modern minting technology.
