1g Gold Bar Perth Mint Kangaroo

The Perth Mint 1g Kangaroo gold bar is the smallest size in the Mint’s kangaroo minted bar range. It holds one gram of 99.99% pure gold, carries a kangaroo-shaped motif and arrives sealed in tamper-evident packaging with its own serial number. For many Australian buyers it is the first piece of physical gold they ever own.

Why start this small? A one gram bar lets you buy gold in steps, test a dealer and learn how premiums work before you commit to larger weights. Below we explain the specifications, who this bar suits, what to check before you buy and how it compares with other small bars on 1 gram gold bars.

Specifications of the Perth Mint 1g Kangaroo bar

The figures below come from the product page of The Perth Mint:

• Metal: gold.
• Fineness: 99.99% pure (see our note on fineness).
• Minimum gross weight: 1.00 g, which equals 0.032 troy oz of gold.
• Maximum dimensions: 15.60 mm long, 9.10 mm wide and 1.30 mm thick.
• Marks: The Perth Mint’s LBMA registered mark and a kangaroo-shaped motif.
• Packaging: tamper-evident card with a serial number.
• Mintage: unlimited, so the bar is a bullion product rather than a collectible.

The bar is struck (minted), not cast. Minted bars have sharp edges, a polished finish and a design on the face, which is why they look more like a coin than a rough cast ingot.

Who is this bar for?

A 1g bar makes sense in a few clear situations:

• First purchase: you want to own real gold without a large outlay and see how buying, delivery and storage work.
• Regular saving: you add a gram at a time, for example every month, instead of waiting until you can afford a full ounce.
• Gifts: the sealed card with the kangaroo design looks good and proves the bar has not been handled.
• Flexibility: small units are easy to sell one by one when you only need part of your holding back in cash.

Is it the cheapest way to hold gold? No, it is not. Making a one gram bar costs almost as much as making a much heavier one, so the premium per gram is far higher than on a 1oz Perth Mint gold bar. If cost per gram is your main goal, larger sizes win.

What to check before you buy

1. The premium over spot

The premium is the difference between the dealer’s price and the value of the gold inside the bar. On a one gram bar it is the biggest part of the cost after the metal itself. Compare the final price in the offer table with the current gold price per gram, and read our guide to the gold premium over spot in Australia.

2. Shipping and minimum orders

Postage and insurance can add a large share to such a small order. Check whether the dealer charges a flat delivery fee, offers free shipping above a threshold or lets you collect in person. Buying a few grams in one order usually spreads that cost better.

3. Authenticity and packaging

Keep the bar in its sealed card. An unopened card with a matching serial number is the easiest proof of origin when you sell, and many dealers pay less for loose small bars. Buy from established dealers listed on Metals Radar, and see how to spot fakes if you buy second hand.

GST and tax on a 1g gold bar in Australia

In Australia, investment-grade gold of at least 99.5% purity is generally sold without GST, and this bar is 99.99% pure. Gold is still a capital gains tax asset, so a profit on sale may be taxable, with a discount for individuals who held the asset for more than twelve months. Our page on tax on gold in Australia sets out the rules, and the Australian Taxation Office is the final source for your own case.

How it compares with other small gold bars

Choosing between small bars mostly comes down to brand and weight:

• 1g PAMP Fortuna gold bar: the same weight from a Swiss refiner, with the Fortuna design and a certificate card.
• 5g Perth Mint Kangaroo bar: the next step in the same series, with a lower premium per gram.
• 20g Perth Mint Kangaroo bar: a middle size for buyers who want to cut the premium further while keeping a small unit.

Choose the 1g Kangaroo bar if you value a local Australian brand, a recognised design and the smallest possible entry point. Choose a heavier bar if you care more about the price per gram than the size of each step. You can read more about the maker on our Perth Mint page.