Australian Gold Kangaroo Price Today
Live intrinsic value of the Australian Gold Kangaroo based on real-time gold spot price. Updated every 60 seconds.
Understanding the Premium Over Spot
The intrinsic value above represents the pure gold content of the coin (1 troy oz at 99.99% purity). When you buy from a dealer, you will pay more — the premium over spot covers minting costs charged by Perth Mint, authorized dealer margins, packaging, shipping, and insurance. For the Australian Gold Kangaroo, typical dealer premiums range from 3% to 6% above spot, putting the street price at approximately $4,648–$4,783 at current spot prices.
Australian Gold Kangaroo Specifications
| Country of Issue | Australia |
| Minted By | Perth Mint |
| Year Introduced | 1986 |
| Metal | Gold |
| Purity | 99.99% (0.9999 fine) |
| Weight | 1 troy oz (31.10 g) |
| Diameter | 32.10 mm |
| Thickness | 2.65 mm |
| Annual Mintage | ~300,000–600,000 per year |
About the Australian Gold Kangaroo
The Australian Gold Kangaroo is produced by the renowned Perth Mint in Western Australia, one of the world's premier precious metals mints. Originally introduced as the "Gold Nugget" series in 1986 featuring depictions of gold nuggets, the design was changed to the iconic kangaroo motif in 1989. A distinguishing feature of the Kangaroo series is that the reverse design changes every year, making each annual release collectible in addition to being a pure investment coin. At .9999 fine gold, it meets and exceeds the IRS purity requirement for Gold IRA inclusion. The Perth Mint is backed by the Western Australian government, providing an additional layer of security and credibility. Kangaroos are available in sizes from 1/20 oz to 1 kg, making them among the most versatile gold coin series available. They are internationally recognized and trade at competitive premiums globally.
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