Australian Gold Kangaroo Coins

Australian Gold Kangaroo Coin

The Australian Gold Kangaroo is one of the world’s most widely recognized .9999 fine gold bullion coins, produced by The Perth Mint and backed by the Government of Australia.

Australian Gold Kangaroo Coin Features

• Contains 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine gold (24k)
• Australian legal tender with a $100 AUD face value
• Guaranteed for weight and purity by The Perth Mint and the Australian government
• Ships in protective flips or mint capsules
• Multiples are packaged in sealed Perth Mint boxes
• Obverse features Queen Elizabeth II on earlier issues and King Charles III on current issues, along with Australia’s sovereign guarantee
• Reverse features the annually changing red kangaroo design, plus year of issue, weight, and purity
• Eligible for Gold IRA and Gold RSP accounts (select products)

History & Design

The Perth Mint introduced the series in 1986 as the Australian Gold Nugget, featuring gold nugget imagery. Beginning in 1989, the design shifted to the kangaroo motif, and the coin has since become widely known as the Australian Gold Kangaroo.

A defining feature of the series is its annually changing reverse design, making it one of the few major government-issued bullion coins to offer a new design each year. This characteristic adds a collectible dimension while maintaining its primary role as an investment-grade bullion coin.

The 1 oz Gold Kangaroo remains the most actively traded size, though the Perth Mint has issued the coin in a wide range of denominations over time, from fractional sizes up to 1 kilogram, depending on the mint year and program.

Delivery & Secure Storage

Gold Kangaroo coins can be shipped securely and discreetly, with full insurance, tracking, and adult signature requirements. Kitco also offers allocated, non-bank gold storage, where coins are fully insured, segregated, and recorded as your direct property.

Buy Gold Kangaroo Coins from Kitco

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