1 oz Australian Kangaroo Gold Coin 2025 - Perth Mint, .9999 fine gold
The 1 oz Australian Kangaroo Gold Coin 2025 (Australian Gold Nugget) is the flagship bullion coin of The Perth Mint, one of the oldest and most prestigious mints in the world. The coin contains exactly one troy ounce of pure gold .9999/1000 (31.1035 g), has a face value of 100 Australian Dollars and is legal tender in Australia with the Australian Government's official guarantee of weight and purity.
A unique feature is the annually changing reverse design - every vintage offers a fresh artistic composition. At GoldInvest24 we offer only authorised Perth Mint coins in protective capsules.
The Perth Mint - 125 years of Australian minting tradition
The Perth Mint was opened on June 20, 1899 as a branch of Britain's Royal Mint, dedicated to refining gold mined in Western Australia. In 1970 ownership transferred to the Government of Western Australia. The modern complex includes a refinery with 700-tonne annual gold capacity and a minting studio. All Perth Mint products are LBMA Good Delivery accredited. The Australian Kangaroo was launched in 1986 as the "Australian Gold Nugget" - the kangaroo motif arrived in 1989.
Key features
- Issuer: The Perth Mint - LBMA Good Delivery
- Country of issue: Australia
- Metal: Investment gold (Au)
- Fineness: .9999/1000 (24K)
- Weight: 1 troy ounce (31.1035 g)
- Diameter: 32.10 mm
- Thickness: 2.80 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Face value: 100 AUD
- Obverse: King Charles III (Dan Thorne, since 2024)
- Reverse: Annually changing kangaroo design
- Series: Australian Kangaroo (since 1986)
- VAT: 0% (investment gold, EU Directive 98/80/EC)
- Packaging: Protective capsule at GoldInvest24
Market analysis - why the Kangaroo is unique
The Australian Kangaroo is one of the "Big Four" global gold bullion coins alongside Krugerrand, American Gold Eagle and Maple Leaf. Unique feature: the annually changing reverse design since 1989 - 36 distinct vintage compositions, something the other Big Four with fixed designs cannot offer.
From a liquidity perspective Kangaroo is particularly valued in Asian markets - Hong Kong, Singapore, China, India. The annual design change fits Asian collecting culture. Seasonal premium 1-3% over spot in Q1 for newest vintage.
The Australian Dollar (AUD) shows historical correlation with the gold price (commodity-linked currency). Owning a coin denominated in AUD with locally mined precious metal creates an interesting "double-hedge" against US dollar weakness.
Obverse - King Charles III
The obverse features the official portrait of King Charles III - effigy by Dan Thorne, on Australian bullion and circulating coins from 2024. A historic change after 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II. Inscriptions: CHARLES III · AUSTRALIA · 100 DOLLARS · 2025.
Reverse - kangaroo (unique 2025 vintage)
The reverse showcases the unique 2025 vintage design with the red kangaroo (Macropus rufus). Constant elements: "P" mintmark and inscription AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO · 1 oz 9999 GOLD · 2025.
Technical specifications
| Parameter |
Value |
| Manufacturer / Mint |
The Perth Mint, Australia |
| Accreditation |
LBMA Good Delivery |
| Country of issue |
Australia |
| Series |
Australian Kangaroo (since 1986) |
| Metal |
Gold |
| Fineness |
.9999/1000 (24K) |
| Weight (oz) |
1 oz |
| Weight (g) |
31.1035 g |
| Diameter |
32.10 mm |
| Thickness |
2.80 mm |
| Face value |
100 AUD |
| Year of issue |
2025 |
| Obverse |
Dan Thorne, Charles III, since 2024 |
| Packaging |
Protective capsule |
| VAT |
0% |
| Catalog number |
101446 |
FAQ
Why does the Kangaroo design change yearly?
Perth Mint decision from 1989 to maintain collector interest. Older vintages command premiums over spot.
Is the Kangaroo subject to VAT?
No. Investment gold .9999 and 1 oz is VAT-exempt under EU Directive 98/80/EC.
Does the Kangaroo have a mintage limit?
Until 2022: 350,000 pieces/year for 1 oz. Lifted in 2022. Annual sales 200-400 thousand pieces.
How does Kangaroo compare to Krugerrand?
Krugerrand 22K vs Kangaroo 24K. Both contain 1 oz fine gold. Kangaroo offers vintage collector value, Krugerrand lower retail premium.
What does the "P" on the reverse mean?
Perth Mint mintmark - identifies official Australian state coin product.
