1/4oz Gold Coin 2026 Kangaroo - Perth Mint

1/4oz Gold Coin 2026 Kangaroo - Perth Mint Issued as Australian legal tender, each coin in the program is meticulously struck by The Perth Mint from 99.99% pure gold. An iconic product of The Perth Mint, the gold Australian kangaroo bullion coins are a striking tribute to Australia’s most recognisable animal. Reaching more than 6 feet tall, kangaroos possess the astonishing capability of leaping a vast 30 feet in a single bound.The kangaroos take centre stage in the 2026 gold coin design with two kangaroos leaping through shimmering waters. The background features water ripples and splashes with a mountain landscape in the distance.The privy mark with the number ‘40’ in the smaller coins commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Australian Nugget, the first official Australian legal tender gold coin series. The design incorporates The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark, the 2026 year-date and the coin’s weight and purity.Each small gold coin design also incorporates the inscription ‘KANGAROO’, while the 1 kilo coin features the inscription ‘AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO’. The obverse of each coin bears the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, and the monetary denomination.Issued as Australian legal tender, each coin in the program is meticulously struck by The Perth Mint from 99.99% pure gold. With coins from as small as 1/10oz ranging up to an impressive 1 kilo, the program provides outstanding convenience for all gold bullion coin buyers.No more than 100,000 1/2oz coins, 150,000 1/4oz coins and 200,000 1/10oz coins will be produced.Mintages of the 1 kilo and 1oz coins are unlimited, however, production will close at the end of 2026, after which The Perth Mint will declare the official mintages.The Perth Mint is Australia’s leading precious metal refiner accredited by the LBMA. Backed by the Western Australian Government, The Perth Mint has produced the official bullion coin program since 1987. The Perth Mint also produces a large range of high quality gold and silver bars. All Perth Mint gold products are LBMA accredited and refined to 99.99% purity (= 24 carat) and all silver products are refined to 99.9% purity. Ainslie Bullion is a Primary Bullion Distributor for Perth Mint.Coins are a popular choice of bullion given their legal tender status (Government backing of the coin and its metal content), often smaller in size (making for easier disposal in the event of large price increases), international recognition (no fuss tradability overseas) and portability. Another common advantage is mintage limits on many government minted coins meaning a “collectable” premium can often be realised. Caution should be exercised in buying coins over bars for your Super as they can be classified as a collectable and need special storage. Refer to the ATO or your advisor for more information. Coins can make for the perfect gift as you can match the year or Lunar Year to the recipient to celebrate an event (eg Christening, 18th, 21st, Anniversary).