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Australian Platinum Koala 1 oz Price Today

Live intrinsic value of the Australian Platinum Koala 1 oz based on real-time platinum spot price. Updated every 60 seconds.

Coin Intrinsic Value
$1,945.15
Based on live spot price
Platinum Spot Price
$1,946.12
Per troy oz
Typical Dealer Price
$2,023 – $2,101
Approx. 48% premium over spot

Understanding the Premium Over Spot

The intrinsic value above represents the pure platinum content of the coin (1 troy oz at 99.95% 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 Platinum Koala 1 oz, typical dealer premiums range from 4% to 8% above spot, putting the street price at approximately $2,023–$2,101 at current spot prices.

Australian Platinum Koala 1 oz Specifications

Country of IssueAustralia
Minted ByPerth Mint
Year Introduced1988
MetalPlatinum
Purity99.95% (0.9995 fine)
Weight1 troy oz (31.10 g)
Diameter32.10 mm
Thickness3.60 mm
Annual Mintage~10,000–50,000 per year

About the Australian Platinum Koala 1 oz

The Australian Platinum Koala is produced by the Perth Mint and contains 1 troy ounce of .9995 fine platinum. First issued in 1988 with a changing koala design each year (similar to the Gold Kangaroo approach), the Platinum Koala is one of the world's most recognized platinum bullion coins. It carries A$100 face value and is backed by the Western Australian government.

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Current intrinsic value: $1,945.15 — dealer price approx. $2,023+
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Australian Platinum Koala 1 oz FAQ

Does the Platinum Koala design change annually?+
Yes. The Perth Mint changes the koala reverse design each year, similar to its Gold Kangaroo and Silver Kookaburra series. This makes the Platinum Koala both a bullion investment and a collectible series.
Is the Platinum Koala IRA eligible?+
Yes. At .9995 platinum, it exceeds the IRS 99.5% minimum for Platinum IRA eligibility.
What face value does the 1 oz Platinum Koala carry?+
A$100 face value as Australian legal tender, though the platinum content is worth far more.
Is the Platinum Koala GST-exempt in Australia?+
Platinum is generally not GST-exempt in Australia (unlike gold). The precious metals GST concession applies specifically to gold. Platinum coin purchases may be subject to 10% GST.

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