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 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 carries a “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) — near-perfect, mint-fresh
- Packaging: Protective acrylic capsule
- IRA Eligible: Yes
Design Details (2026)
Obverse: The Dan Thorne effigy of King Charles III with the legal-tender denomination.
Reverse: Two kangaroos leaping across water with a mountain landscape behind, “KANGAROO,” the Perth Mint “P” mintmark, weight, purity, the 2026 year-date, and the “40” anniversary privy mark.
Why Choose the 1/4 oz Gold Kangaroo?
- Fractional flexibility — an accessible way to own .9999 fine gold.
- Fresh annual reverse artwork adds collectible appeal.
- Australian legal tender struck by The Perth Mint.
- The 2026 “40” privy mark makes this issue especially notable.
Packaging & Delivery
Each coin arrives in its protective acrylic capsule. Summit Metals ships discreetly, fully insured, and trackable from our vault to your door.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 2026 1/4 oz Gold Kangaroo IRA eligible? Yes — it meets IRS fineness requirements for precious-metals IRAs.
How much gold does it contain? 1/4 troy ounce of .9999 fine gold.
What is the mintage? 150,000 maximum — with the special 40th-anniversary privy mark.
How much is it worth? About one-quarter of the live gold spot price plus a premium.
What makes the 2026 issue special? A two-kangaroo reverse and the “40” privy for the series’ 40th anniversary.
Is it authentic? Yes — struck by The Perth Mint; sourced from authorized distributors.
What condition is it in? Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) — a near-perfect, mint-fresh condition.
Can I sell it back? Yes — Summit Metals offers a buyback guarantee.
Related products
Compare the 1/2 oz and 1/10 oz Gold Kangaroo, or browse fractional gold.
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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 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 carries a “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) — near-perfect, mint-fresh
- Packaging: Protective acrylic capsule
- IRA Eligible: Yes
Design Details (2026)
Obverse: The Dan Thorne effigy of King Charles III with the legal-tender denomination.
Reverse: Two kangaroos leaping across water with a mountain landscape behind, “KANGAROO,” the Perth Mint “P” mintmark, weight, purity, the 2026 year-date, and the “40” anniversary privy mark.
Why Choose the 1/4 oz Gold Kangaroo?
- Fractional flexibility — an accessible way to own .9999 fine gold.
- Fresh annual reverse artwork adds collectible appeal.
- Australian legal tender struck by The Perth Mint.
- The 2026 “40” privy mark makes this issue especially notable.
Packaging & Delivery
Each coin arrives in its protective acrylic capsule. Summit Metals ships discreetly, fully insured, and trackable from our vault to your door.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 2026 1/4 oz Gold Kangaroo IRA eligible? Yes — it meets IRS fineness requirements for precious-metals IRAs.
How much gold does it contain? 1/4 troy ounce of .9999 fine gold.
What is the mintage? 150,000 maximum — with the special 40th-anniversary privy mark.
How much is it worth? About one-quarter of the live gold spot price plus a premium.
What makes the 2026 issue special? A two-kangaroo reverse and the “40” privy for the series’ 40th anniversary.
Is it authentic? Yes — struck by The Perth Mint; sourced from authorized distributors.
What condition is it in? Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) — a near-perfect, mint-fresh condition.
Can I sell it back? Yes — Summit Metals offers a buyback guarantee.
Related products
Compare the 1/2 oz and 1/10 oz Gold Kangaroo, or browse fractional gold.
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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 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 carries a “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) — near-perfect, mint-fresh
- Packaging: Protective acrylic capsule
- IRA Eligible: Yes
Design Details (2026)
Obverse: The Dan Thorne effigy of King Charles III with the legal-tender denomination.
Reverse: Two kangaroos leaping across water with a mountain landscape behind, “KANGAROO,” the Perth Mint “P” mintmark, weight, purity, the 2026 year-date, and the “40” anniversary privy mark.
Why Choose the 1/4 oz Gold Kangaroo?
- Fractional flexibility — an accessible way to own .9999 fine gold.
- Fresh annual reverse artwork adds collectible appeal.
- Australian legal tender struck by The Perth Mint.
- The 2026 “40” privy mark makes this issue especially notable.
Packaging & Delivery
Each coin arrives in its protective acrylic capsule. Summit Metals ships discreetly, fully insured, and trackable from our vault to your door.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 2026 1/4 oz Gold Kangaroo IRA eligible? Yes — it meets IRS fineness requirements for precious-metals IRAs.
How much gold does it contain? 1/4 troy ounce of .9999 fine gold.
What is the mintage? 150,000 maximum — with the special 40th-anniversary privy mark.
How much is it worth? About one-quarter of the live gold spot price plus a premium.
What makes the 2026 issue special? A two-kangaroo reverse and the “40” privy for the series’ 40th anniversary.
Is it authentic? Yes — struck by The Perth Mint; sourced from authorized distributors.
What condition is it in? Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) — a near-perfect, mint-fresh condition.
Can I sell it back? Yes — Summit Metals offers a buyback guarantee.
Related products
Compare the 1/2 oz and 1/10 oz Gold Kangaroo, or browse fractional gold.
