Kangaroo 2027 Coin: Release Date, Facts and Where to Buy

The Kangaroo 2027 is the next instalment of what The Perth Mint calls the nation’s signature investment coin series, struck in East Perth. Every year the question is the same: when does the new coin come out, what will it look like and is it worth waiting for? Some of those answers exist already, others do not.

In this guide we stick to what the mint has published, add current prices from our Kangaroo gold coin price comparison and explain the GST and CGT basics for Australian buyers. We also show how much more you pay for the smaller sizes.

When Is the Kangaroo 2027 Released?

The Perth Mint publishes its upcoming launches on the upcoming bullion coin releases page. On 5 October 2026, the 2027 Australian Bullion Program listed “Australian Kangaroo 2027 Bullion Coin Series” with the release date “November 2026 (exact date TBC)”.

Read the small print on that page too:

• new coins are released from 8.30am AWST, which is 11.30am in Sydney and Melbourne on daylight saving time,
• dates are subject to change, and the mint calls the schedule “only a guide”,
• not all sizes will be available at launch, and the mint will advise when the rest are on sale,
• to buy bullion in The Perth Mint Shop you need an in-store account registration.

Can you buy straight from the mint on launch day? Yes, The Perth Mint sells bullion coins online and in its Perth shop. Dealers around the country usually list the coin soon after, often as pre-orders until stock arrives.

Perth Mint 2027 bullion calendar

The Lunar Goat is already out, and the Kookaburra and Koala follow in 2027. If you collect more than one series, this calendar helps you spread your purchases. See also Lunar Series III gold coin prices.

Kangaroo 2027: Confirmed Facts vs Unknowns

Why is the design unknown when dealers already show pictures? Because many dealers use placeholder images until the mint publishes the official artwork. Treat any “2027 design” you see before the mint’s announcement with caution.

The 2026 Coin as a Benchmark

The Perth Mint’s product page for the Australian Kangaroo 2026 1oz Gold Bullion Coin lists the following:

The 2026 reverse shows two kangaroos leaping across water, with mountains behind them and a “40” privy mark. The mark celebrates 40 years of the Australian Nugget, the first official Australian legal tender gold coin series. Collectors who like anniversary issues may want to pick one up before the 2027 coin replaces it on dealer shelves.

From Nugget to Kangaroo

According to The Perth Mint, the Australian Precious Metals Coin Program was formally approved on 8 August 1985. The first Nugget proof coin, showing the Welcome Stranger nugget, came out in late 1986, and the bullion coins a few months later. In 1989 the nugget designs were replaced by a kangaroo created by Stuart Devlin. His design lives on in the 1 kilo gold coin and the silver and platinum bullion coins, while the other gold sizes get a new kangaroo every year.

The mint’s Neil Vance looked back on the programme in October 2025:

“As we celebrate 40 years of this iconic program, we honour not only its legacy but also the confidence it continues to inspire in investors around the world.”

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

GST and CGT on Gold Kangaroos in Australia

Two tax questions come up every time a new Kangaroo is released:

• GST: under the ATO’s ruling GSTR 2003/10, gold of at least 99.5% fineness in an investment form is “precious metal”: it is GST-free when first supplied after refining and input taxed after that, so no GST is added to the price you pay. A 99.99% Kangaroo meets that test.
• CGT: a gain when you sell gold can be a capital gain. If you held the coin for at least 12 months, you may be eligible for the CGT discount.

Does the A$100 face value matter for tax? No, the coin is valued by its gold content, which is worth far more than A$100. Keep your receipt either way, because it records your cost base.

What Does a Gold Kangaroo Cost in Australia Right Now?

The 2027 coin has no price yet. These were the Kangaroo offers in our Australian comparison on 5 October 2026:

Is one offer enough to call it the cheapest? No, and we will not pretend it is. It is a useful benchmark, but before you buy, compare it with The Perth Mint’s own price and other dealers, and always include postage or collection costs.

Premium by size

The premium is how much you pay above the gold value. The formula: Premium % = (price minus spot value) / spot value × 100.

The pattern is clear: the 1/10 oz coin carried almost four times the premium of the 1 oz coin. Small coins suit gifts and small budgets, but for building a position the 1 oz is far cheaper per gram. Compare the 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz and 1/10 oz pages.

The gold price in Australian dollars

Our price service recorded a 90-day high of A$6,501.10 per ounce on 25 August 2026. On 5 October 2026 gold was at A$5,950.91. Movements like this outweigh any difference between a 2026 and a 2027 coin. Watch it on our gold price chart.

Should You Buy the 2027 Kangaroo or an Older Coin?

Buy the 2027 coin if:

• you collect one Kangaroo every year,
• you want the new design and do not mind waiting for stock.

Buy the 2026 coin if:

• you want the 40th anniversary privy mark,
• you would rather have the coin now.

Buy any year if:

• you are stacking gold and only care about the ounce,
• you want the lowest premium available.

Not sure the Kangaroo is the right coin at all? Our guide to the best gold coins to buy in Australia compares it with the Lunar, Maple Leaf and Britannia.

How to Buy the New Kangaroo Without Paying Too Much

Step 1: Set a price alert

How to do it: on the 1 oz Kangaroo comparison page, click “Notify me about the price”. Result: we email you when the price reaches your target.

Step 2: Add postage before you compare

How to do it: check postage, insurance and card fees, or the cost of collecting in person. Result: you compare final prices, not sticker prices.

Step 3: Check the year

How to do it: look for “2027” in the product name. “Random year” means an older coin. Result: you get the coin you expect.

Step 4: Check the coin on arrival

How to do it: weigh it and look for the micro-laser letter under a loupe. Result: confidence that it is genuine. Our guide on spotting a fake Gold Kangaroo covers the tests.

Then decide where to keep it. Our article on the proper way to store gold compares home safes, bank boxes and vaults.

Silver Kangaroo 2027

The 2026 Kangaroo series also came in 99.99% silver and 99.95% platinum. For 2027, The Perth Mint has not yet said which metals and sizes will be issued. Our 1 oz Silver Kangaroo page had no current offer on 5 October 2026, so for silver check the silver coin comparison and our list of top silver coins for investment.

Summary: Kangaroo 2027

Compare Kangaroo Prices Before You Buy

When the 2027 coin launches, dealers will set different prices and postage rules. metalsradar compares Australian bullion dealers and shows the premium over spot for every offer, so you can see what is good value today.

Check Kangaroo gold coin prices, read about The Perth Mint, compare all gold coins or browse Australian dealers.

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