2026 1/4 oz Australian Gold Kangaroo BU

2026 1/4 oz Australian Gold Kangaroo Coin (BU) – Perth Mint

Fractional Sovereign Gold • .9999 Fine • 40th Anniversary “40” Privy Mark

The 2026 1/4 oz Australian Gold Kangaroo from The Perth Mint delivers four-nines purity and fresh annual artwork in a highly liquid fractional format. Struck from .9999 fine gold and issued as Australian legal tender with a $25 AUD face value, the 2026 release adds an extra layer of collector interest with a special “40” privy mark honoring the 40th anniversary of the Australian Nugget series.

Quick Facts

• Metal Content: 1/4 troy oz pure gold (.9999 fine)

• Year: 2026

• Mint: The Perth Mint (Australia)

• Face Value: 25 Australian Dollars (AUD)

• Minimum Gross Weight: 7.777 g

• Diameter: 20.60 mm (max) | Thickness: 2.30 mm (max)

• Mintage: 150,000 (maximum)

• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)

• Packaging: Protective acrylic capsule

• IRA Eligible: Yes (.9999 fineness)

Design Details (2026)

Obverse: The Dan Thorne effigy of King Charles III, along with the coin’s denomination as Australian legal tender.

Reverse: Features two kangaroos leaping across water, with ripples and splashes in the foreground and a mountain landscape in the distance. The design 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 1/4 oz Gold Kangaroo?

• Fractional Flexibility: A more accessible way to own .9999 fine gold.

• Annual Designs: Fresh reverse artwork each year adds collectible appeal.

• Government-Backed: Australian legal tender struck by The Perth Mint.

• 2026 Anniversary Detail: The “40” privy mark makes this issue especially notable.

Packaging & Delivery

Each coin arrives in its protective acrylic capsule to preserve BU condition. Summit Metals ships orders discreetly, fully insured, and trackable from our vault to your door.