1/4 oz Australian Kangaroo 2027 — 7.7759 g of 999.9 gold with the Perth Mint's new design
The 1/4 oz Australian Kangaroo Gold Coin 2027 contains 7.7759 g of 999.9 fine gold and has a face value of 25 Australian dollars. The Perth Mint released the 2027 issue on 10 November 2026 and caps this size at 150,000 coins.
The quarter ounce sits in the middle: four coins make one ounce, and 7.78 g of gold lets you buy in smaller steps than the 1/2 oz, usually at a lower premium per gram than the 1/10 oz.
Specifications — 1/4 oz Kangaroo, 2027
| Specification |
Value |
| Mint |
The Perth Mint (Australia) |
| Series |
Australian Kangaroo |
| Year |
2027 |
| Metal |
gold |
| Fineness |
999.9 |
| Fine gold content |
7.7759 g (1/4 troy ounce) |
| Gross weight (min., per the mint) |
7.777 g |
| Diameter (max.) |
20.60 mm |
| Thickness (max.) |
2.30 mm |
| Face value |
AUD 25, legal tender in Australia |
| Maximum mintage |
150,000 |
| 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 1/4 oz
- 7.7759 g of 999.9 gold — exactly a quarter ounce; 4 coins equal one 1 oz Kangaroo.
- A 2027-only design — the waterhole scene will not return in later years.
- Limited mintage — no more than 150,000 coins, according to the mint.
- Government-owned mint — The Perth Mint trades as Gold Corporation, wholly owned by the Government of Western Australia.
- Mintage capped at 150,000 — the Perth Mint limits the 1/4 oz, unlike the 1 oz coin.
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 1/4 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 25 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. 7.777 g gross) and the 20.60 mm diameter.
- The 1/4 oz is a popular gift size — 7.78 g of gold and a 20.60 mm diameter fit a small presentation case.
- 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 1/4 oz gold coins.
- The Perth Mint is listed in the LBMA Good Delivery system.
- Insured shipping and discreet packaging.
Comparison — 1/4 oz gold coins from five mints
The 1/4 oz size exists in five widely traded bullion series:
| Coin |
Mint |
Fineness |
Face value |
Fine gold |
| Kangaroo 1/4 oz 2027 |
The Perth Mint |
999.9 |
AUD 25 |
7.7759 g |
| Maple Leaf 1/4 oz |
Royal Canadian Mint |
999.9 |
CAD 10 |
7.7759 g |
| Vienna Philharmonic 1/4 oz |
Münze Österreich |
999.9 |
EUR 25 |
7.7759 g |
| Britannia 1/4 oz |
The Royal Mint |
999.9 |
GBP 25 |
7.7759 g |
| Krugerrand 1/4 oz |
South African Mint |
916.7 (22 carat) |
none |
7.7759 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 — 1/4 oz Australian Kangaroo Gold Coin 2027
How much gold is in the 2027 Kangaroo 1/4 oz?
The coin contains 7.7759 g of 999.9 fine gold, exactly a quarter ounce. 4 coins equal the gold content of one 1 oz coin.
What is the mintage of the 2027 Kangaroo 1/4 oz?
The Perth Mint caps the mintage at 150,000 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 1/4 oz differ from the Krugerrand 1/4 oz?
The Kangaroo is 999.9 gold with an AUD 25 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.