The 2016 1 oz Gold Australian Kangaroo is a 99.99% pure gold (.9999, 24kt) coin, ideal for investors seeking to add pure gold bullion to their portfolios. The weight and purity of each coin is guaranteed by the historic Perth Mint, owned by the State Government of Western Australia.

The reverse of the 2016 Gold Kangaroo features a standing kangaroo in the foreground looking over its shoulder presumably at another kangaroo which we see in sillouette form in the background. Also present on the obverse of the gold kangaroo 1 oz bullion coin are the inscriptions, “AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO” and “2016 1 oz 9999 GOLD” as well the “P” mintmark denoting The Perth Mint.

The obverse of the 2016 Gold Kangaroo coin features artist Ian Rank-Broadley’s likeness of Queen Elizabeth II as well as the coin’s AUD denomination if $100.

Coin Highlights

• Contains 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine gold
• Stamped with weight, fineness and “P” mintmark
• New Australian Kangaroo design for 2016
• Individually sealed in plastic coin capsules by the mint
• Approved for storage in a Precious Metals IRA

The Perth Mint was founded in 1899 as a colonial branch of Britain’s 1,000 year-old Royal Mint. Wholly owned by the State Government of Western Australia since 1970, The Perth Mint is empowered to issue the Australian Precious Metals Coin Program as legal tender under the Australian Commonwealth Government’s. With a reputation built on 117 years of continuous minting excellence, The Perth Mint is Australia’s specialist precious metal mint.

These 2016 Gold Kangaroos are brand new from The Perth Mint and remain in the original mint-sealed capsules. BGASC always handles your coins with the utmost care and respect, as if we were collecting them ourselves. If you have any questions about these coins or the purchasing process, feel free to call us toll-free and one of our representatives will be happy to assist you.