1 oz Silver Coin - Red Kangaroo - with John Gould Privy Mark - 2026
### Red Kangaroo - 2026 1 Oz Silver - Proof - in Color - With John Gould Privy Mark - 99.9% Silver - Limited Mintage only 750 pieces - With numbered Certificate of Authenticity - Delivery in original Box The **silver coin in color** was struck from one ounce of 99.9% silver in proof quality and is dedicated to the **Red Kangaroo**. The motive features a detailed depiction of a red kangaroo in half profile in the foreground, as well as typical elements of Australian flora. In the background, another kangaroo can be seen. The depictions of both kangaroos are based on the drawings of the British ornithologist and animal painter **John Gould**, published in his work "The Mammals of Australia." Also included in the design are the inscription "RED KANGAROO" and the **privy mark** "JG" created in honor of John Gould. The reverse shows the portrait of King Charles III, along with the weight, fineness, denomination, and year of issue. Born on September 14, 1804, in Dorset, England, John Gould is considered one of the most renowned ornithologists and animal painters of the 19th century. His travels and research resulted in several works on Australia’s wildlife, including colored illustrations of the **Red Kangaroo**, which is the largest marsupial in the world. It is found exclusively in Australia, where it mainly inhabits dry, open grasslands and is perfectly adapted to the prevailing heat. Its powerful hind legs enable leaps of up to nine meters. Limited to 750 pieces worldwide, the **1 Oz Red Kangaroo Silver Coin in Color** is delivered in the original box including a numbered certificate of authenticity.