Australia Unveils Million Dollar Coin

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On October 27th, 2011 Australia's Perth Mint unveiled the world's biggest, heaviest and most valuable coin ever made. Crafted from pure gold, the coin that measures 80cms wide and more than 12 cms deep, weighs a whopping 2,200 pounds. And, while it has a denomination of AUS$ 1mm, its actual value is estimated to be about AUS$53.5 mm, thanks to the gold it is made from.

Timed to coincide with the Queen's visit to Western Australia, the front of the masterpiece features Australia's national symbol - The kangaroo. Surrounding it are rays of sunshine and an inscription that reads AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO 1 TONNE 9999 GOLD, as well as, the year 2012. The back features the continent's Head of State - Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Not surprisingly, this gigantic coin which took 18 months to craft, has already made its way into the record books and is bound to stay there for a while, given the fact that it is about ten times heavier than the previous record holder - A One million Canadian Dollar Coin.

And, while this record holder is considered legal tender, meaning it is an official Australian currency, the mint has no intention of selling it. Instead, they plan add it to their gold bullion exhibit which, already attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

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  • oniveabout 13 years
    that is amazing
    • horseluver
      horseluverabout 13 years
      wwwwwwwhhhhhhhhooooooooaaaaaaa!!!!!!!! talk about giant coin!!! wish i had it!! i would spend it on alot of things. this is amazing!!!1$$$$$$
      • Funky Chickabout 13 years
        $$$$$$$$ MONEY
        • am1311800
          am1311800about 13 years
          I wish I get to keep it
          • voldermort1about 13 years
            I Think the people who made the million dollar coin in Australia should make it smaller and make more of it.
          • emmieabout 13 years
            how cool i want it
            • am1311800
              am1311800about 13 years
              that 1 million dollar coin weighs 2,000 somthing pounds
              • hsdfkahk;ldabout 13 years
                I will so hire men to steal the coin for me. LOL
                • iroc2012about 13 years
                  it is really big
                  • gum98
                    gum98about 13 years
                    wow i wish i had that!