The 2012 gold Kangaroo that is it's own stack....

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  1. Shaddam IV

    Shaddam IV Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Earlier today Aussilver posted this link:

    http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2011L ement/Text

    And in it I noticed this:

    Am I reading this right? Bloody big coin....
     
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    Volume of Gold
    The density of gold is 19.32 grams per cubic centimetre (gm/cc), so a cubic metre would weigh 19.2 tonnes.
    One tonne would have a volume of 51,760 cubic centimetres, or a cube 37.27 cms square (approximately 15 inches).
     
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    projack Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    The design is the same as the 1989 kangaroo. All lager PM gold coins using that.


    But what will be the face value?
     
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    impossible to carry or transport. you'd need a crane to move it and an industrial vehicle to travel with it. Can't possibly be correct.
     
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    hiho Active Member Silver Stacker

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    Blockhead what about the banks that store tonnes and tonnes of gold this would be a convenient well recognized item which can be moved around on a one tonne (capacity) electric trolley
     
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    or my ute :p
    imagine trying to squeeze that one into the safe deposit box.
     
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    @ HIho, that's a fair point. i'd be keen to see it. Don't imagine it'll be listed in the Downies catalogue anytime soon.
     
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    Shaddam IV Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    I found out more info - it is one of a pair that are being made for Chuck Norris, he is going to start playing Two-Up.
     
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    It is noted in the Treasurer's determination notes as an "Exhibition coin" so I take that to mean, yes it really is 1 tonne and it is for shows and so forth, not for the likes of us
     
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    YES. YES. That is awesome.

    But seriously, pics of this thing or it doesnt exist.
     
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    The link doesn't work for me. Tells me no records found. What am I missing?
     
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    Thanks XB. That works. Yeah, that'll be a nice coin.
     
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    A bit rich for me...
    Think I'll just settle for the:
    Wonder how many of the 10kg gold dragons will be minted....:eek:
     
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    There's your unallocated gold backing :D
     
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    Buzz! hehehe
     
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    Still think my idea of Dr Evil on the obverse is better :p

    [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTmXHvGZiSY[/youtube]
     
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