1 oz Australian Kangaroo 2027 — Wade Robinson's new design on one ounce of 999.9 gold from the Perth Mint
The 1 oz Australian Kangaroo Gold Coin 2027 contains 31.1035 g of 999.9 fine gold and carries a face value of 100 Australian dollars. It is struck by The Perth Mint in Western Australia, which released the 2027 issue on 10 November 2026.
The Kangaroo series changes its reverse every year. For 2027 designer Wade Robinson shows two kangaroos in the Australian outback: one standing tall and alert, the other bending down to drink from a riverbed. The 2026 coin showed two kangaroos leaping across water with a 40 privy mark, so the two years are easy to tell apart.
Specifications — 1 oz Kangaroo, 2027
| Specification |
Value |
| Mint |
The Perth Mint (Australia) |
| Series |
Australian Kangaroo |
| Year |
2027 |
| Metal |
gold |
| Fineness |
999.9 |
| Fine gold content |
31.1035 g (1 troy ounce) |
| Gross weight (min., per the mint) |
31.107 g |
| Diameter (max.) |
32.60 mm |
| Thickness (max.) |
2.95 mm |
| Face value |
AUD 100, legal tender in Australia |
| Mintage |
unlimited (per the mint) |
| Obverse |
King Charles III, design by Dan Thorne |
| Reverse |
two kangaroos in a riverbed, design by Wade Robinson |
| Security feature |
micro-engraved letter on the reverse, visible under magnification |
| Packaging |
acrylic capsule |
| Release date |
10 November 2026 |
| VAT |
exempt — EU Directive 2006/112/EC, art. 344-356 |
Why the 2027 Kangaroo 1 oz
- A one-year design — the waterhole scene appears only on the 2027 coin; the mint unveils a new design for 2028.
- 31.1035 g of 999.9 gold — a full troy ounce, so the price maps directly onto the ounce gold price.
- Government-owned mint — The Perth Mint trades as Gold Corporation, wholly owned by the Government of Western Australia.
- Micro-engraved letter — a tiny mark on the reverse, visible only under magnification, that makes counterfeiting harder.
- Acrylic capsule — protects soft 999.9 gold from scratches and fingerprints.
From Nugget to Kangaroo — 40 years of the series
The Perth Mint launched its gold bullion series in 1986 as the Australian Nugget. For its first years the reverse showed famous Australian gold nuggets, including the Welcome Stranger. Since 1989 it has featured a kangaroo, and from 1/10 oz up to 1 oz the design changes every year.
Other metals followed: a 1 oz silver Kangaroo bullion coin in 2016 and a platinum Kangaroo in 2018. In 2026 the mint marked 40 years of the series with a 40 privy on the reverse. The 2027 coin opens the fifth decade without an anniversary mark.
| Year |
Milestone |
| 1986 |
gold Australian Nugget series launched — nuggets on the reverse |
| 1989 |
kangaroo replaces the nugget; design changes every year |
| 2016 |
first 1 oz silver Kangaroo bullion coin |
| 2018 |
first 1 oz platinum Kangaroo |
| 2026 |
40 privy — 40 years of the series |
| 2027 |
two kangaroos at the water, design by Wade Robinson; released 10.11.2026 |
Obverse — King Charles III by Dan Thorne
The obverse carries Dan Thorne's portrait of King Charles III as Australia's head of state, together with the 100 dollar face value. The coin is legal tender in Australia, but its real value comes from the gold it contains.
Reverse 2027 — kangaroos at the waterhole
Wade Robinson's composition shows a pair of kangaroos in the dry outback landscape. One stands upright, watching its surroundings; the other leans over the riverbed to drink. The reverse also carries the inscription KANGAROO, the P mintmark, the weight, the fineness and the year 2027.
A microscopic letter is engraved in the background, invisible to the naked eye. You can find it with a loupe when checking authenticity.
2026 vs 2027 — what changes
Weight, fineness, face value and diameter are the same in both years. The difference is the design: in 2026 two kangaroos leap across water next to a 40 anniversary privy; in 2027 they stand at a waterhole with no privy. For buyers focused on metal both years hold the same amount of gold; for collectors of consecutive years each issue is a separate piece.
What to check before buying
- 2027 or mixed years — a current-year coin often costs a little more than a mixed-year coin; the gold content is identical.
- Authenticity — check the weight (min. 31.107 g gross), the 32.60 mm diameter and the micro-engraved letter on the reverse.
- Capsule — 999.9 gold is soft; handle the coin by its edge only.
- Price — follows the live gold price plus the market premium for the year.
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Comparison — 1 oz gold coins from five mints
Each of these coins contains one troy ounce of fine gold. They differ in mint, alloy and face value:
| Coin |
Mint |
Fineness |
Face value |
Fine gold |
| Kangaroo 1 oz 2027 |
The Perth Mint |
999.9 |
AUD 100 |
31.1035 g |
| Maple Leaf 1 oz |
Royal Canadian Mint |
999.9 |
CAD 50 |
31.1035 g |
| Vienna Philharmonic 1 oz |
Münze Österreich |
999.9 |
EUR 100 |
31.1035 g |
| Britannia 1 oz |
The Royal Mint |
999.9 |
GBP 100 |
31.1035 g |
| Krugerrand 1 oz |
South African Mint |
916.7 (22 carat) |
none |
31.1035 g |
In this group the Kangaroo is the coin with a design that changes every year; the Maple Leaf, Philharmonic, Britannia and Krugerrand keep a fixed bullion design. The Krugerrand is a 22-carat alloy, so it is heavier for the same gold content.
FAQ — 1 oz Australian Kangaroo Gold Coin 2027
How much gold is in the 2027 Kangaroo 1 oz?
The coin contains 31.1035 g of 999.9 fine gold, one troy ounce. The mint states a minimum gross weight of 31.107 g.
What does the 2027 reverse show?
Two kangaroos in the Australian outback: one standing tall and alert, the other bending down to drink from a riverbed. The design is by Wade Robinson.
How is the 2027 Kangaroo different from the 2026 coin?
The specifications are the same: 999.9 fineness, AUD 100 face value, 32.60 mm diameter. The 2026 coin shows two leaping kangaroos with a 40 privy, the 2027 coin two kangaroos at a waterhole without it.
What is the mintage of the 2027 Kangaroo 1 oz?
According to the Perth Mint the 1 oz coin has no mintage limit. Limits apply to the smaller 1/2, 1/4 and 1/10 oz sizes.
How can I check that the coin is genuine?
Weigh it, measure the diameter and look at the reverse under a loupe — the Perth Mint adds a micro-engraved letter that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
Who owns the Perth Mint?
The Perth Mint trades as Gold Corporation, which is wholly owned by the Government of Western Australia. It is listed in the LBMA Good Delivery system.
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.