Australian Gold Kangaroo 1/2 oz Price Today
Live intrinsic value of the Australian Gold Kangaroo 1/2 oz 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 (0.5 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 1/2 oz, typical dealer premiums range from 3% to 6% above spot, putting the street price at approximately $2,324–$2,392 at current spot prices.
Australian Gold Kangaroo 1/2 oz Specifications
| Country of Issue | Australia |
| Minted By | Perth Mint |
| Year Introduced | 1987 |
| Metal | Gold |
| Purity | 99.99% (0.9999 fine) |
| Weight | 0.5 troy oz (30.00 g) |
| Diameter | 25.10 mm |
| Thickness | 2.20 mm |
| Annual Mintage | ~50,000–200,000 per year |
About the Australian Gold Kangaroo 1/2 oz
The 1/2 oz Australian Gold Kangaroo contains 0.5 troy ounces of .9999 fine gold, produced by the world-renowned Perth Mint. Each year the kangaroo design on the reverse changes, making it both an investment coin and a collectible series. The coin carries A$50 face value and is backed by the Western Australian government.
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