The 1 oz Gold Kangaroo from The Perth Mint is Australia's flagship gold bullion coin, struck in 999.9 fine gold. It began in 1986 as the Australian Nugget and has featured a kangaroo since 1989.
Images are for illustration and show the general design. The year of issue and design details of the coin you receive may vary.
| Metal | Gold (Au, element 79) |
|---|---|
| Fine metal content | 1 ozt |
| Fineness | 999.9 |
| Premium over spot | 4% |
| We buy at (97% of spot) | £2,839.32 |
| Spot price used | £2,927.14 / ozt |
| VAT | VAT-free investment gold · United Kingdom |
| Price chart | Gold price chart → |
| Currency | Price | We buy | Exchange rate used |
|---|---|---|---|
| GBP | £3,044.22 | £2,839.32 | 1 GBP = 1.3381 USD |
| EUR | €3,647.78 | €3,402.25 | 1 EUR = 1.1167 USD |
| USD | US$4,073.47 | US$3,799.30 | — |
| CHF | CHF 3'361.23 | CHF 3'134.99 | 1 CHF = 1.2119 USD |
| CAD | CA$5,696.37 | CA$5,312.96 | 1 CAD = 0.7151 USD |
| AED | AED 14,959.83 | AED 13,952.91 | 1 AED = 0.2723 USD |
The kangaroo design changes every year, which gives the coin appeal to collectors as well as investors. It is legal tender in Australia, with a face value of 100 Australian dollars.
One-ounce gold coins from national mints are the most widely recognised form of investment gold. The issuing mint stands behind each coin's weight and purity, so the 1 oz Gold Kangaroo is easy to sell to bullion dealers around the world, and its price follows the gold spot price closely, with a modest premium for minting.
The 1 oz Gold Kangaroo is priced live from the gold spot price plus a stated premium of 4%, in any of six currencies. At checkout your price is locked for 10 minutes while you confirm your order. You then pay by bank transfer (UK Faster Payments, SEPA or SWIFT), quoting your order number. Any VAT for your delivery country is shown before you order.
Yes. The Perth Mint releases a new kangaroo design each year. The gold content stays the same, one troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold, so the year doesn't affect its bullion value.
Yes. The series was launched in 1986 as the Australian Nugget, with designs showing famous gold nuggets. The kangaroo replaced the nuggets in 1989, and many dealers still use both names.
Yes. The 1 oz Gold Kangaroo is legal tender in Australia with a face value of 100 Australian dollars.
Yes. We buy coins like this back at 97% of the live spot value of their fine metal content, with no fees. Request a quote on our Sell to us page, and we pay by bank transfer once we have received and checked the item.