2026 1/2 oz Australian Gold Kangaroo Coin (BU) – Perth Mint
Fractional Sovereign Gold • .9999 Fine • 40th Anniversary “40” Privy Mark
The 2026 1/2 oz Australian Gold Kangaroo from The Perth Mint delivers exceptional purity and annual design artistry in a highly liquid fractional size. Struck from .9999 fine gold and issued as Australian legal tender with a $50 AUD face value, the 2026 release is especially noteworthy for its “40” privy mark, honoring the 40th anniversary of the Australian Nugget series.
Quick Facts
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Metal Content: 1/2 troy oz pure gold (.9999 fine)
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Year: 2026
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Mint: The Perth Mint (Australia)
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Face Value: 50 Australian Dollars (AUD)
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Minimum Gross Weight: 15.553 g
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Diameter: 25.60 mm (max) | Thickness: 2.50 mm (max)
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Mintage: 100,000 (maximum)
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Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
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Packaging: Protective acrylic capsule
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IRA Eligible: Yes (.9999 fineness)
Design Details (2026)
Obverse: Features Dan Thorne’s effigy of King Charles III with the coin’s legal-tender denomination.
Reverse: Depicts two kangaroos leaping across water, with ripples and splashes in the foreground and a mountain landscape in the distance. Includes the inscription “KANGAROO,” The Perth Mint’s “P” mintmark, the coin’s weight and purity, the 2026 year-date, and the “40” anniversary privy mark.
Why Choose the 1/2 oz Gold Kangaroo?
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Fractional Flexibility: A larger step up from 1/4 oz while staying easy to trade and stack.
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Annual Reverse Designs: Fresh artwork each year adds collector appeal.
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Government-Backed: Australian legal tender struck by The Perth Mint.
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2026 Anniversary Edition: The special “40” privy mark makes this year particularly collectible
Packaging & Delivery
Each coin is protected in a Perth Mint acrylic capsule to preserve BU condition. Summit Metals ships orders discreetly, fully insured, and trackable from our vault to your door.