World's Biggest Gold Coin Minted In Australia

First time accepted submitter shocking writes "The Perth Mint has created a gold coin that is just over one tonne in weight and worth over 50 million AUD. From the article: 'A team of a dozen people have worked since late last year to create the coin which measures 80 centimeters wide and 12 centimeters deep, featuring a kangaroo on one side and the Queen's motif on the other.' Ron Paul eat your heart out!"

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Sigh, fails to understand Australian economy

[mjwx]

And you wonder why the economy is down the crapper.

As an Australian, I don't wonder this, I have never had to wonder this as we recovered from the effects of the GFC within six months.

Australia's economy is doing quite well right now thank you very much. The high price of minerals, energy and agri products are benefiting Australia right now because minerals, energy and agri are our three biggest exports. The AUD buys 1.06 USD at the moment as a sign of just how strong the Australian economy is. Unemployment is at 5%, which is quite normal for Oz and our debt is decreasing (despite what the Murdoch rags say, 2009/2010 budget was in the black).

Whoever modded the parent post up needs to be melted down and minted into the worlds dumbest coin.