When most popular 1 oz gold bullion coins were introduced in the 1970s and 1980s, gold cost only a couple hundred dollars an ounce.

In the 2020s, however, gold is trading around $2,000 per ounce, which can make it cost prohibitive for many people to invest in gold.

Thankfully, there are smaller gold bullion coins in weights such as 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz that make gold investing more accessible to a wider portion of the population.

Smaller gold coins have become increasingly popular with investors in the 21st century as gold's price continues to rise.

The Perth Mint’s 99.99% pure gold 1/2 oz Australian Kangaroo Nugget coin is a phenomenal choice for someone who is looking for a smaller gold bullion coin.

The Perth Mint is wholly owned by the Government of Western Australia and has an unblemished reputation in the precious metals industry.

The Australian Kangaroo bullion coin series debuted in 1986, and has been very popular with investors ever since.

The obverse side of the 1/2 oz Australian Gold Kangaroo Nugget coin depicts a kangaroo and its joey (i.e., a baby kangaroo) happily hopping across the Australian plains.

The reverse side of this coin features an effigy of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

1/2 oz Australian Gold Kangaroo Nugget bullion coins are legal tender in Australia and have a face value of AUD$50.

The 1/2 oz Australian Gold Kangaroo Nugget deserves a place in your precious metals portfolio.