Silver Kangaroo 1 oz 2027 — one ounce of 999.9 silver from the Perth Mint in the classic design
The 1 oz Australian Kangaroo Silver Coin 2027 contains 31.1035 g of 999.9 fine silver and has a face value of 1 Australian dollar. It is struck by The Perth Mint, which released the 2027 issue on 10 November 2026.
Unlike the gold Kangaroo, whose reverse changes every year, the silver bullion Kangaroo carries the classic series design: a bounding kangaroo against stylised rays of sunlight, framed by a wave-patterned border with the inscription AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO. The year 2027 identifies the issue.
Specifications — 1 oz silver Kangaroo, 2027
| Specification |
Value |
| Mint |
The Perth Mint (Australia) |
| Series |
Australian Kangaroo |
| Year |
2027 |
| Metal |
silver |
| Fineness |
999.9 |
| Fine silver content |
31.1035 g (1 troy ounce) |
| Gross weight (min., per the mint) |
31.107 g |
| Diameter (max.) |
40.90 mm |
| Thickness (max.) |
3.50 mm |
| Face value |
AUD 1, legal tender in Australia |
| Mintage |
unlimited (per the mint) |
| Obverse |
King Charles III |
| Reverse |
bounding kangaroo against rays of sunlight, wave-patterned border with AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO |
| Security feature |
laser micro-engraved letter, visible under magnification |
| Mint packaging |
tube of 25; 10 tubes (250 coins) in the mint box |
| VAT |
standard VAT (23% in Poland) |
Why the 2027 silver Kangaroo 1 oz
- 31.1035 g of 999.9 silver — a full troy ounce at a higher fineness than, for example, the 999 Vienna Philharmonic.
- Laser micro-engraved letter — a laser-engraved mark in micro scale, visible only under a loupe.
- 40.90 mm diameter — silver is lighter than gold, so an ounce makes a large coin with a clearly visible kangaroo.
- Tubes of 25 — uniform mint tubes, practical when buying several coins.
- Government-owned mint — The Perth Mint trades as Gold Corporation, wholly owned by the Government of Western Australia.
The silver Kangaroo in the history of the series
The Perth Mint started the series with gold: in 1986 as the Australian Nugget and from 1989 with a kangaroo on the reverse. The 1 oz silver bullion coin joined the series in 2016, the platinum coin in 2018.
The 2027 silver Kangaroo is therefore the twelfth year of the bullion issue. Its mintage is unlimited, and fineness, diameter and face value match earlier years.
Obverse — King Charles III
The obverse shows the portrait of King Charles III as Australia's head of state and the 1 dollar face value. The coin is legal tender, but its price is driven by its silver content, not its face value.
Reverse — kangaroo against rays of sunlight
The reverse shows a bounding kangaroo against stylised rays of sunlight. The wave-patterned border carries the inscription AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO, together with the weight, fineness, the year 2027 and the P mintmark.
A laser micro-engraved letter is hidden in the design and becomes visible only under a loupe, which makes the coin harder to counterfeit.
What to check before buying
- Standard VAT — silver bullion coins are subject to 23% VAT in Poland, included in the gross price.
- Authenticity — check the weight (min. 31.107 g), the 40.90 mm diameter and the micro-engraved letter.
- Toning and milk spots — silver darkens over time and white spots can appear on bullion coins; this does not change the metal weight. Keep coins dry in their tube.
- Price — follows the live silver price plus the market premium, which makes up a larger share of the price for silver than for gold.
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Comparison — 1 oz silver coins from five mints
Each of these coins contains one troy ounce of fine silver. They differ in mint, fineness and face value:
| Coin |
Mint |
Fineness |
Face value |
Fine silver |
| Kangaroo 1 oz 2027 |
The Perth Mint |
999.9 |
AUD 1 |
31.1035 g |
| Maple Leaf 1 oz |
Royal Canadian Mint |
999.9 |
CAD 5 |
31.1035 g |
| Vienna Philharmonic 1 oz |
Münze Österreich |
999 |
EUR 1.50 |
31.1035 g |
| Britannia 1 oz |
The Royal Mint |
999.9 |
GBP 2 |
31.1035 g |
| Silver Krugerrand 1 oz |
South African Mint |
999 |
ZAR 1 |
31.1035 g |
The Kangaroo, Maple Leaf and Britannia are 999.9 silver; the Philharmonic and the silver Krugerrand are 999. Each coin contains one troy ounce of silver.
FAQ — 1 oz Australian Kangaroo Silver Coin 2027
How much silver is in the 2027 silver Kangaroo 1 oz?
The coin contains 31.1035 g of 999.9 fine silver, one troy ounce. The mint states a minimum gross weight of 31.107 g.
Does the silver Kangaroo change its design every year like the gold coin?
No. The gold Kangaroo gets a new reverse each year, while the silver bullion Kangaroo carries the classic design of a bounding kangaroo against rays of sunlight. The year identifies the issue.
What VAT applies to this coin?
Silver bullion coins are subject to 23% VAT in Poland. The gross price in the shop includes this tax.
How are silver Kangaroos packed?
The mint packs the coins in tubes of 25; 10 tubes, or 250 coins, fit in the mint box.
How does the silver Kangaroo differ from the Vienna Philharmonic?
The Kangaroo is 999.9 silver with an AUD 1 face value and a micro-engraved letter. The Philharmonic from Münze Österreich is 999 fine with a EUR 1.50 face value.