Australian Silver Kangaroo Price Today
Live intrinsic value of the Australian Silver Kangaroo based on real-time silver spot price. Updated every 60 seconds.
Understanding the Premium Over Spot
The intrinsic value above represents the pure silver 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 Silver Kangaroo, typical dealer premiums range from 12% to 22% above spot, putting the street price at approximately $82–$89 at current spot prices.
Australian Silver Kangaroo Specifications
| Country of Issue | Australia |
| Minted By | Perth Mint |
| Year Introduced | 2016 |
| Metal | Silver |
| Purity | 99.99% (0.9999 fine) |
| Weight | 1 troy oz (31.10 g) |
| Diameter | 40.60 mm |
| Thickness | 3.10 mm |
| Annual Mintage | ~10,000,000–20,000,000 per year |
About the Australian Silver Kangaroo
The Australian Silver Kangaroo is one of the newest entries in the world's premier silver coin lineup, introduced by the Perth Mint in 2016. At .9999 fine silver, it is among the purest government-minted silver coins available — matching the Canadian Maple Leaf's purity standard and surpassing the American Eagle and Silver Britannia. The coin features a dynamic jumping kangaroo on the reverse, with a portrait of King Charles III on the obverse. Importantly, the Perth Mint introduced a security feature: a frosted laser-etched "A" feature in the kangaroo's body visible under a magnifying glass, helping to verify authenticity. Backed by the Western Australian government, the Perth Mint's guarantee extends to the coin's metal content and purity. Silver Kangaroos are IRS-eligible for Silver IRA accounts. Their relatively recent introduction means they are growing in recognition but already well-accepted by major dealers in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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