Kangaroo 1/4oz Gold Coin 2026
Perth Mint
The Perth Mint is one of the world’s most renowned precious metal mints. Founded in 1899 in Perth, Australia, as a branch of the British Royal Mint, it is now owned by the Government of Western Australia. The mint specializes in the production of bullion bars, collector coins, and investment coins made from gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.
The Perth Mint is especially well known for its “Australian Kangaroo,” “Koala,” and “Lunar” coin series.
GPSR: The Perth Mint
310 Hay Street
Western Australia 6004 East Perth
Australia
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info@perthmint.com
🇦🇺 Australian Kangaroo 2026 – 1/4 oz Gold Coin – Australia’s National Symbol in Classical Purity
The Australian Kangaroo 2026 – 1/4 oz Gold Coin unites artistry, nature, and precision in a creation of timeless refinement. Struck by the prestigious Perth Mint, it stands among the world’s most renowned investment coins and represents Australian craftsmanship, purity, and quality. The 2026 release continues this legacy, once again portraying the continent’s iconic symbol — the kangaroo — in a beautifully reimagined design that combines vitality with elegance.
The obverse features the effigy of King Charles III, designed by British artist Dan Thorne. Surrounding the portrait are the inscriptions “CHARLES III • AUSTRALIA • 25 DOLLARS.” The engraving captures calm dignity and poise, symbolising continuity and the strength of tradition. Its refined relief and subtle texture reflect the technical mastery and artistic clarity characteristic of the Perth Mint’s modern minting style.
The reverse presents a kangaroo in motion, captured mid-leap across the vast Australian landscape. Behind it, stylised sunrays and gentle contours of the outback evoke the light and space of the continent. Every detail — from the taut muscles to the flowing movement of the jump — conveys vitality and freedom, the essence of Australia’s natural spirit. The inscriptions “AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO 2026” and the Perth Mint’s “P” mintmark complete the composition, while the legend “1/4 oz 9999 GOLD” certifies weight and purity.
Alternating polished and matte finishes create a play of light and shadow, giving the design remarkable depth and life. The engraving’s precision and balance lend the coin a quiet dynamism, allowing the kangaroo to appear as though in motion.
Composed of 99.99 percent fine gold, the coin radiates a warm, natural brilliance that accentuates its artistry and purity. The Australian Kangaroo 2026 – 1/4 oz Gold Coin stands as a refined expression of Australian identity and craftsmanship — a golden masterpiece uniting nature, elegance, and enduring value.
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Perth Mint |
| Series | Australian Kangaroo |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 7.78 gram |
| Gross Weight | 7.78 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/4 oz |
| Year of issue | 2026 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Uncirculated |
| Face value | 25 AUD |
| Thickness | 1.80 mm |
| Diameter | 20.10 mm |
| Packaging | in Capsule |
| Packaging Unit | 20 per roll |