Kangaroo 2027 Gold Coin: Release Date and Guide for UAE Buyers

The Kangaroo 2027 is The Perth Mint’s next annual gold bullion coin. In our UAE price data, gold bars and other coins are far more common than the Kangaroo. So it pays to know the facts before you pay a launch premium.

In this guide we explain the release date, what has and has not been announced, how the coin is treated for VAT, and how to compare prices honestly using our gold coin price comparison for the UAE.

When Is the Kangaroo 2027 Released?

The Perth Mint upcoming bullion coin releases page listed the following on 5 October 2026:

• series: “Australian Kangaroo 2027 Bullion Coin Series”,
• release date: “November 2026 (exact date TBC)”,
• launch time for new coins: from 8.30am AWST,
• a note that not all sizes will be available at launch and that dates may change.

What does 8.30am in Perth mean in the UAE? Western Australia is four hours ahead of the UAE, so new coins go live at 4.30am Gulf Standard Time. That matters only if you plan to order from the mint’s own online shop the moment the coin is released.

Perth Mint 2027 bullion calendar

Kangaroo 2027: What Is Confirmed

Have you seen a “2027 design” online already? Be careful. Dealers often show placeholder images until the mint releases official pictures, and the mint had not done so on the date we checked.

The 2026 Kangaroo as a Reference

The Perth Mint’s specifications for the 2026 1 oz gold coin give a good idea of what a bullion Kangaroo is:

How does that compare with a gold bar? A 1 oz bar and a 1 oz Kangaroo contain the same gold. The coin adds a government guarantee as legal tender, a design and a capsule, and usually a slightly higher premium. Our 1 oz gold bar comparison lets you check the difference in AED.

Four decades of the Kangaroo programme

According to The Perth Mint, Australia approved its ounce-denominated gold coin programme on 8 August 1985. The first coins showed famous Australian gold nuggets, which is why dealers still call the coin the “Nugget”. The kangaroo design arrived in 1989, and since then most gold sizes have received a new kangaroo every year. The 2026 coin carries a “40” privy mark to celebrate the anniversary.

“Its global recognition, artistic integrity, and trusted purity have made it a cornerstone of the international bullion market.”

Neil Vance, General Manager Minted Products, The Perth Mint, article “40th anniversary kangaroo bullion”, 20 October 2025

VAT on the Gold Kangaroo in the UAE

Under the UAE’s VAT law (Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017), investment precious metals are zero-rated. In practice that covers:

• gold, silver or platinum,
• of at least 99% purity,
• in a form that can be traded on global bullion markets.

Does a Gold Kangaroo qualify? The 2026 coin is 99.99% gold, well above the 99% line. Coins sold as jewellery, or with a large collector premium, may be treated differently, so check that the invoice shows the coin as investment gold at 0% VAT.

Where to Buy the Kangaroo in the UAE

Here we have to be straightforward. On 5 October 2026 our UAE price comparison had no current offer for the 1 oz Gold Kangaroo from a UAE dealer. We only had two offers for the 1 oz Silver Kangaroo:

Why are the silver premiums so high? A 1 oz silver coin has a low metal value, so the dealer’s fixed costs weigh much more in percentage terms than on a gold coin. In our data both UAE offers were well above silver’s metal value. If you want silver for its metal content, compare them with silver bars first.

So what can you do if you want the Gold Kangaroo?

• ask your usual UAE dealer whether it will stock the 2027 coin, and at what premium over spot,
• compare that premium with other 1 oz gold coins in our UAE gold coin comparison, such as the Maple Leaf or Britannia,
• remember that a 1 oz Kangaroo contains exactly the same gold as these coins.

How much should a 1 oz Kangaroo cost?

A fair benchmark is the premium dealers charge elsewhere. This chart shows the cheapest 1 oz Gold Kangaroo premium in each market we track on 5 October 2026:

In other words, a 1 oz Gold Kangaroo usually sold for between 1% and 5% over spot in markets with active competition. If a UAE seller quotes far more for a standard bullion Kangaroo, ask why.

The gold price in dirhams

Our price service shows a 90-day high of 17,072.44 AED per ounce on 24 August 2026. On 5 October 2026 gold stood at 15,217.74 AED. Swings like that matter much more than the year on the coin. Follow the gold price chart in AED.

Should You Wait for the 2027 Kangaroo?

Wait for 2027 if:

• you collect the series and want the new design,
• you are prepared to order from abroad or wait for local stock.

Buy an older Kangaroo if:

• you only want the gold and the lowest premium,
• the year on the coin does not matter to you.

Consider another coin or a bar if:

• local dealers do not stock the Kangaroo at a fair premium,
• you want the simplest product to resell in the UAE.

Checklist Before You Buy

1. Check that the product name says 2027 if you want the new coin.
2. Ask for the premium over spot in writing, not just the price.
3. Confirm VAT treatment on the invoice.
4. Verify weight, size and the micro-laser letter when the coin arrives. Our guide on how to spot a fake Gold Kangaroo walks you through it.
5. Use “Notify me about the price” on the 1 oz Silver Kangaroo page if you follow the silver coin.

Summary: Kangaroo 2027 for UAE Buyers

Compare Gold Coin Prices in the UAE

Until the Gold Kangaroo appears in our UAE data, the best way to judge value is to compare 1 oz gold coins and bars by their premium over spot. metalsradar shows that premium for every offer we track.

Browse gold coin prices, read about The Perth Mint, compare gold bars or see our list of UAE dealers.

This article is for informational purposes only and is not investment or tax advice.