2026 1/4oz Kangaroo Gold Coin

Product Overview

The 2026 1/4oz Australian Kangaroo Gold Coin from The Perth Mint is a premium fractional gold option for collectors and investors seeking high-purity bullion in a compact, accessible size. Struck from 99.99% pure gold, this 1/4oz coin combines the globally recognised kangaroo motif with refined craftsmanship and sovereign backing.

This year’s release features the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III on the obverse and a dynamic red kangaroo design on the reverse; an enduring symbol of Australia’s rugged landscape and wildlife.

Key Features & Benefits

1/4 Troy Ounce of 99.99% Pure Gold – A flexible and affordable way to invest in physical gold.

Iconic Kangaroo Design – Features a leaping kangaroo framed by native flora and field detailing.

Effigy of HM King Charles III – Designed by Dan Thorne, standard across Australian coinage.

Australian Legal Tender – Backed by the government with a face value of AUD 25.

Fractional Format for Flexibility – Ideal for entry-level gold buyers, gifting, or portfolio balancing.

Design & Craftsmanship

Reverse – The 2026 reverse showcases a red kangaroo in motion, captured mid-leap across the sunlit terrain of the Australian outback. The artwork is bordered by the inscription “AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO”, along with the coin’s “2026” year-date, “1/4 oz 9999 GOLD” purity statement, and ‘P’ mintmark—a guarantee of origin and authenticity.

Obverse – The obverse bears the official Australian effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, designed by Dan Thorne. The portrait is encircled by the inscriptions “CHARLES III”, “AUSTRALIA”, and “25 DOLLARS”.

Authentication & Specifications

Weight – 1/4 troy ounce (7.78 grams)

Diameter – 20.60 mm

Thickness – Approx. 2.00 mm

Purity – 99.99% pure gold (24 carat)

Face Value – 25 Australian Dollars (AUD)

Mint – The Perth Mint

Mintmark – ‘P’

Edge – Milled