Buy Gold Kangaroo Coins – Australia's Annual Bullion Classic Since 1987

The Gold Kangaroo is one of the world's three most traded gold bullion coins – alongside the Krugerrand and Vienna Philharmonic. With 170 products at CelticGold – the single largest gold coin series in the range – the Kangaroo offers unmatched depth in annual vintages, sizes and formats, all backed by the statutory guarantee of the Government of Western Australia and struck in 999.9/1,000 fine gold at the Perth Mint.

History – Gold Nugget to National Symbol

The Perth Mint launched its first gold bullion coin in 1987 under the name Australian Gold Nugget – named after the famous nuggets found during Australia's 19th century gold rushes. In 1989, recognising that the kangaroo was a far more universally recognised Australian symbol, the series was rebranded as the Australian Gold Kangaroo.

The pivotal innovation: every year brings a new kangaroo design. While the Krugerrand and Vienna Philharmonic maintain consistent designs year after year, the Kangaroo offers something fresh each January. This annual change creates a natural collector market for each year's specific issue – building both collector community and investment depth simultaneously.

The Gold Corporation Act of 1987 – the Western Australian legislation under which the Perth Mint operates – provides a statutory government guarantee on all products: weight and fineness are legally guaranteed by the State Government of Western Australia. Individual assay certificates accompany each coin.

Key Facts

Available Sizes

Australia coins: Australia. Silver Kangaroo: Silver Kangaroo. All series: Gold Coins by Series.

FAQ

Is the Gold Kangaroo as liquid as the Krugerrand or Vienna Philharmonic? Yes – as a Perth Mint product with government guarantee and global LBMA recognition, the Kangaroo is immediately bought back by all reputable dealers worldwide. In European markets, the Vienna Philharmonic has a slightly higher market share; globally, all three are equally liquid.

Do older Kangaroo years sell for more? Sold-out annual designs – particularly from the first decade (1989–1999) – attract collector premiums above current-year pricing. The rarer the year, the more significant the premium.

Kangaroo with certificate – is that important? Yes – Perth Mint coins come with individual assay certificates confirming weight and fineness, backed by the Government of Western Australia's statutory guarantee. This provides the highest available level of authentication for a gold bullion coin.