1/2 oz Australian Kangaroo 2027 — 15.5517 g of 999.9 gold with the Perth Mint's new design
The 1/2 oz Australian Kangaroo Gold Coin 2027 contains 15.5517 g of 999.9 fine gold and has a face value of 50 Australian dollars. The Perth Mint released the 2027 issue on 10 November 2026 and caps this size at 100,000 coins.
The 1/2 oz is the largest fraction in the series: two coins hold the same gold as one 1 oz Kangaroo, and at 25.60 mm the design keeps almost as much detail as the ounce coin.
Specifications — 1/2 oz Kangaroo, 2027
| Specification |
Value |
| Mint |
The Perth Mint (Australia) |
| Series |
Australian Kangaroo |
| Year |
2027 |
| Metal |
gold |
| Fineness |
999.9 |
| Fine gold content |
15.5517 g (1/2 troy ounce) |
| Gross weight (min., per the mint) |
15.553 g |
| Diameter (max.) |
25.60 mm |
| Thickness (max.) |
2.50 mm |
| Face value |
AUD 50, legal tender in Australia |
| Maximum mintage |
100,000 |
| Obverse |
King Charles III, design by Dan Thorne |
| Reverse |
two kangaroos in a riverbed, design by Wade Robinson |
| Release date |
10 November 2026 |
| VAT |
exempt — EU Directive 2006/112/EC, art. 344-356 |
Why the 2027 Kangaroo 1/2 oz
- 15.5517 g of 999.9 gold — exactly half an ounce; 2 coins equal one 1 oz Kangaroo.
- A 2027-only design — the waterhole scene will not return in later years.
- Limited mintage — no more than 100,000 coins, according to the mint.
- Government-owned mint — The Perth Mint trades as Gold Corporation, wholly owned by the Government of Western Australia.
- Largest fraction in the series — at 25.60 mm the landscape details of the scene remain clearly visible.
The Kangaroo series — a new design every year
The Perth Mint launched its gold bullion series in 1986 as the Australian Nugget, with gold nuggets on the reverse. Since 1989 it has shown a kangaroo, and from 1/10 oz to 1 oz the design changes every year. In 2026 the series marked its 40th anniversary with a 40 privy on the reverse.
The 2027 issue opens the series' fifth decade. The 1/2 oz carries the same design as the ounce, at a smaller scale and with its own mintage cap.
Obverse — King Charles III
The obverse shows Dan Thorne's portrait of King Charles III and the 50 dollar face value. The coin is legal tender in Australia; its value comes from its gold content.
Reverse 2027 — two kangaroos at the waterhole
Wade Robinson shows a pair of kangaroos in the Australian outback: one stands tall and alert, the other bends down to drink from a riverbed. The reverse also carries the inscription KANGAROO, the P mintmark, the weight, the fineness and the year 2027.
The 2026 coin had a different design — two kangaroos leaping across water with a 40 privy — so the two issues cannot be confused.
What to check before buying
- Authenticity — check the weight (min. 15.553 g gross) and the 25.60 mm diameter.
- The half ounce is a middle ground: the premium per gram is usually lower than on the 1/4 and 1/10 oz, while the coin is easier to sell in part than a full ounce.
- Price — follows the live gold price plus a surcharge for the year.
- 999.9 gold is soft — handle the coin by its edge only.
Why GoldInvest24
- All years and sizes of the series in the Australian Kangaroo gold coins category.
- Coins of the same weight from other mints in 1/2 oz gold coins.
- The Perth Mint is listed in the LBMA Good Delivery system.
- Insured shipping and discreet packaging.
Comparison — 1/2 oz gold coins from five mints
The 1/2 oz size exists in five widely traded bullion series:
| Coin |
Mint |
Fineness |
Face value |
Fine gold |
| Kangaroo 1/2 oz 2027 |
The Perth Mint |
999.9 |
AUD 50 |
15.5517 g |
| Maple Leaf 1/2 oz |
Royal Canadian Mint |
999.9 |
CAD 20 |
15.5517 g |
| Vienna Philharmonic 1/2 oz |
Münze Österreich |
999.9 |
EUR 50 |
15.5517 g |
| Britannia 1/2 oz |
The Royal Mint |
999.9 |
GBP 50 |
15.5517 g |
| Krugerrand 1/2 oz |
South African Mint |
916.7 (22 carat) |
none |
15.5517 g |
The Kangaroo is one of the few bullion coins whose design changes every year. The Krugerrand is a 22-carat alloy and has no face value.
FAQ — 1/2 oz Australian Kangaroo Gold Coin 2027
How much gold is in the 2027 Kangaroo 1/2 oz?
The coin contains 15.5517 g of 999.9 fine gold, exactly half an ounce. 2 coins equal the gold content of one 1 oz coin.
What is the mintage of the 2027 Kangaroo 1/2 oz?
The Perth Mint caps the mintage at 100,000 coins. The 1 oz coin with the same design has no limit.
What does the 2027 reverse show?
Two kangaroos in the Australian outback — one standing alert, the other drinking from a riverbed. The design is by Wade Robinson.
How does the Kangaroo 1/2 oz differ from the Krugerrand 1/2 oz?
The Kangaroo is 999.9 gold with an AUD 50 face value and a new design each year. The Krugerrand is a 22-carat alloy (916.7) with no face value and a fixed design.
Do I pay VAT on this coin?
No. Gold coins of 999.9 fineness are exempt from VAT in the EU under Articles 344-356 of Directive 2006/112/EC; in Poland under Article 122 of the VAT Act.