2026 1oz Kangaroo Gold Coin 

Product Overview

The 2026 1oz Australian Kangaroo Gold Coin continues The Perth Mint’s globally renowned bullion series with a fresh chapter in numismatic history. Struck from 99.99% pure gold, this coin combines iconic kangaroo design, unmatched gold purity, and a significant royal update.

Key Features & Benefits

1 Troy Ounce of 99.99% Pure Gold – Struck to investment-grade standards.

New Royal Effigy – Features HM King Charles III, designed by Dan Thorne.

Signature Kangaroo Design – Annual design change keeps the series collectible.

Legal Tender – Backed by the Western Australian government with a face value of AUD 100.

Perth Mint ‘P’ Mintmark – Visible on reverse for added provenance.

Design & Craftsmanship

Reverse – The 2026 reverse features a detailed red kangaroo mid-bound across the Australian outback, surrounded by native flora and enhanced by precise field textures. The inscriptions "AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO", "2026", "1 oz 9999 GOLD", and the ‘P’ mintmark frame the design, confirming its authenticity and purity.

Obverse – On the obverse of the Kangaroo gold coin, the obverse displays the effigy of King Charles III, designed by Dan Thorne, replacing the long-standing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The design is bordered by the inscriptions "CHARLES III", "AUSTRALIA", and "100 DOLLARS".

Authentication & Specifications

Weight – 1 troy ounce (31.1 grams)

Diameter – 32.10 mm

Thickness – 2.80 mm

Purity – 99.99% pure gold (24 carat)

Face Value – 100 Australian Dollars (AUD)

Mint – The Perth Mint

Mintmark – ‘P’ (Perth Mint)

Edge – Milled