{"id":20424,"date":"2026-10-05T15:47:45","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T14:47:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metalsradar.com\/blog\/kangaroo-2027\/"},"modified":"2026-10-05T15:57:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T14:57:43","slug":"kangaroo-2027","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/metalsradar.com\/en\/blog\/kangaroo-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"2027 Gold Kangaroo: Release Date, Facts and Where to Buy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mrf-takeaways\">\n<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Release window:<\/strong> The Perth Mint lists the Australian Kangaroo 2027 Bullion Coin Series for &#8220;November 2026 (exact date TBC)&#8221; in its official release calendar (checked October 5, 2026).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Not announced yet:<\/strong> the exact launch day, the 2027 reverse design, the list of sizes and the mintage. We will not guess them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What you can rely on:<\/strong> the 2026 coin set the template, with 1 oz of 99.99% gold, an A$100 face value and an unlimited mintage for the 1 oz bullion coin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price today:<\/strong> on October 5, 2026, the cheapest confirmed final price for a 1 oz Gold Kangaroo in our US comparison was $4,236.40 with free shipping, 2.3% over spot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Year does not change the gold:<\/strong> a 2027 coin will hold the same ounce as a 2025 or 2026 coin, so &#8220;random year&#8221; Kangaroos are often the cheaper way in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>The 2027 Gold Kangaroo is the next annual bullion coin from The Perth Mint, and some dealers already list it before launch. The short answer is November 2026. The long answer is that the mint has not yet published the day, the design or the sizes. In this guide we separate what is confirmed from what is still marketing talk.<\/p>\n<p>You will also find real US prices from our <a href=\"\/en\/categories\/australian-kangaroo-gold-coin\/\">Australian Kangaroo gold coin price comparison<\/a>, a size by size premium chart, and a short checklist for buying a new release without overpaying. Every price has a date, and every fact about the coin comes from The Perth Mint.<\/p>\n<h2>When Does the 2027 Gold Kangaroo Come Out?<\/h2>\n<p>The Perth Mint publishes an official calendar of upcoming bullion releases. On October 5, 2026, the entry for the 2027 Australian Bullion Program read &#8220;Australian Kangaroo 2027 Bullion Coin Series&#8221;, with the release date &#8220;November 2026 (exact date TBC)&#8221;. You can check the current version on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.perthmint.com\/bullion\/information-for-bullion-buyers\/upcoming-bullion-coin-releases\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Perth Mint upcoming bullion coin releases page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The same page adds three conditions that matter for US buyers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>new coins are released from 8:30 am Western Australia time (AWST), which is the previous evening in the United States,<\/li>\n<li>the mint says dates are subject to change and the schedule is &#8220;only a guide&#8221;,<\/li>\n<li>not all sizes for each series will be available at launch, and the mint will advise when the rest go on sale.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So when can you actually hold one in your hand? Usually later than launch day. A US dealer has to receive stock from Perth before it can ship, which is why many dealers list new coins as pre-order or &#8220;awaiting stock&#8221; first.<\/p>\n<h3>The 2027 Perth Mint bullion calendar<\/h3>\n<p>The Kangaroo is one of four 2027 series on the mint&#8217;s schedule. Here is how the calendar looked on October 5, 2026:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"mrf-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Series<\/th>\n<th>Release date (The Perth Mint)<\/th>\n<th>Sizes published<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Australian Lunar Series III 2027 Year of the Goat<\/td>\n<td>September 8, 2026<\/td>\n<td>Gold 10 oz to 1\/20 oz, silver 1 kilo to 1\/2 oz, platinum 1 oz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Australian Kangaroo 2027<\/td>\n<td>November 2026 (exact date TBC)<\/td>\n<td>Not published yet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Australian Kookaburra 2027<\/td>\n<td>January 2027 (exact date TBC)<\/td>\n<td>Silver 1 kilo, 10 oz, 1 oz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Australian Koala 2027<\/td>\n<td>May 2027 (exact date TBC)<\/td>\n<td>Silver 1 kilo, 1 oz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><figcaption>Source: The Perth Mint, upcoming bullion coin releases, checked October 5, 2026. Dates are a guide and may change.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What Is Confirmed About the 2027 Kangaroo, and What Is Not<\/h2>\n<p>New coin releases attract rumors. Dealers use placeholder images, and forums share &#8220;leaked&#8221; designs. To keep this simple, we only treat something as a fact once The Perth Mint has published it.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"mrf-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Question<\/th>\n<th>Status on October 5, 2026<\/th>\n<th>What we know<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Release month<\/td>\n<td>Confirmed by the mint<\/td>\n<td>November 2026, exact date to be confirmed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exact launch day<\/td>\n<td>Not announced<\/td>\n<td>The mint says &#8220;TBC&#8221;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reverse design<\/td>\n<td>Not announced<\/td>\n<td>Each year the gold coins get a new kangaroo design, except the 1 kilo coin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sizes and metals<\/td>\n<td>Not announced<\/td>\n<td>The 2026 series came in gold, silver and platinum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mintage<\/td>\n<td>Not announced<\/td>\n<td>The 2026 1 oz gold bullion coin had an unlimited mintage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fineness and weight<\/td>\n<td>Not announced for 2027<\/td>\n<td>The 2026 1 oz coin: 99.99% gold, minimum 31.107 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><figcaption>Source: The Perth Mint (release calendar, 2026 Kangaroo 1 oz product specifications and 40th anniversary article), checked October 5, 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Will the 2027 coin have a new design? Probably, but we cannot show it yet. The Perth Mint explains that the 1 kilo gold coin, together with the silver and platinum bullion coins, keeps Stuart Devlin&#8217;s original kangaroo, &#8220;while other denominations feature new kangaroo designs annually&#8221;. That describes the pattern, not the 2027 artwork.<\/p>\n<h3>Dealer listings before the launch<\/h3>\n<p>Some dealers already list the 2027 coin. On October 5, 2026, BullionByPost in the UK showed a &#8220;2027 1oz Australian Kangaroo Gold Nugget Coin&#8221; priced &#8220;from \u00a33,370&#8221;, with the stock status &#8220;Notify me when back in stock&#8221;. The listing itself says it uses a placeholder image until official images are available and that the dealer expects the coin &#8220;to be released in late 2026&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>What does that mean for you? A dealer listing is a pre-order, not a confirmation of design, mintage or ship date. Check the dealer&#8217;s cancellation and price lock terms before you pay for a coin that does not exist yet.<\/p>\n<h2>What the 2026 Kangaroo Tells You About the 2027 Coin<\/h2>\n<p>The best guide to next year&#8217;s coin is this year&#8217;s coin. The Perth Mint lists these specifications for the Australian Kangaroo 2026 1oz Gold Bullion Coin:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"mrf-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Specification<\/th>\n<th>Australian Kangaroo 2026, 1 oz gold<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Gold content<\/td>\n<td>1.000 troy oz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fineness<\/td>\n<td>99.99%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Minimum gross weight<\/td>\n<td>31.107 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maximum diameter<\/td>\n<td>32.60 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maximum thickness<\/td>\n<td>2.95 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Face value<\/td>\n<td>A$100, Australian legal tender<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maximum mintage<\/td>\n<td>Unlimited<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Obverse<\/td>\n<td>Dan Thorne effigy of King Charles III<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reverse designer<\/td>\n<td>Neil Hollis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Security feature<\/td>\n<td>Micro-laser engraved letter, visible under magnification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Packaging<\/td>\n<td>Protective acrylic capsule<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><figcaption>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.perthmint.com\/shop\/bullion\/bullion-coins\/australian-kangaroo-2026-1oz-gold-bullion-coin\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Perth Mint, Australian Kangaroo 2026 1oz Gold Bullion Coin<\/a>, checked October 5, 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The 2026 reverse shows two kangaroos leaping across water with mountains in the distance, plus a &#8220;40&#8221; privy mark. That mark celebrates 40 years since the Australian Nugget, the first official Australian legal tender gold coin series. A 2027 coin will not carry the anniversary mark unless the mint says otherwise, which is one reason some collectors want the 2026 version.<\/p>\n<h3>Why the Kangaroo is called a &#8220;Nugget&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>US dealers often list the coin as &#8220;Gold Nugget&#8221; or &#8220;Nugget \/ Kangaroo&#8221;. The name comes from the program&#8217;s history, summarized below.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"mrf-chart\">\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 720 250\" role=\"img\" aria-labelledby=\"enkgt\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;font-family:inherit\">\n<title id=\"enkgt\">Timeline of the Australian Nugget and Kangaroo bullion coin program<\/title>\n<line x1=\"50\" x2=\"670\" y1=\"110\" y2=\"110\" stroke=\"#56637a\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/>\n<circle cx=\"50.0\" cy=\"110\" r=\"7\" fill=\"#56637a\"\/>\n<text x=\"50.0\" y=\"88\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"15\" font-weight=\"700\" fill=\"#0d1726\">1985<\/text>\n<text x=\"50.0\" y=\"142\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"12\" fill=\"#0d1726\">Program approved<\/text>\n<text x=\"50.0\" y=\"158\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"12\" fill=\"#56637a\">August 8<\/text>\n<circle cx=\"205.0\" cy=\"110\" r=\"7\" fill=\"#56637a\"\/>\n<text x=\"205.0\" y=\"88\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"15\" font-weight=\"700\" fill=\"#0d1726\">1986<\/text>\n<text x=\"205.0\" y=\"142\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"12\" fill=\"#0d1726\">First Nugget<\/text>\n<text x=\"205.0\" y=\"158\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"12\" fill=\"#56637a\">proof coin<\/text>\n<circle cx=\"360.0\" cy=\"110\" r=\"7\" fill=\"#56637a\"\/>\n<text x=\"360.0\" y=\"88\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"15\" font-weight=\"700\" fill=\"#0d1726\">1989<\/text>\n<text x=\"360.0\" y=\"142\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"12\" fill=\"#0d1726\">Kangaroo design<\/text>\n<text x=\"360.0\" y=\"158\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"12\" fill=\"#56637a\">by Stuart Devlin<\/text>\n<circle cx=\"515.0\" cy=\"110\" r=\"7\" fill=\"#56637a\"\/>\n<text x=\"515.0\" y=\"88\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"15\" font-weight=\"700\" fill=\"#0d1726\">2026<\/text>\n<text x=\"515.0\" y=\"142\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"12\" fill=\"#0d1726\">40th anniversary<\/text>\n<text x=\"515.0\" y=\"158\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"12\" fill=\"#56637a\">&quot;40&quot; privy mark<\/text>\n<circle cx=\"670.0\" cy=\"110\" r=\"9\" fill=\"#b8860b\"\/>\n<text x=\"670.0\" y=\"88\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"15\" font-weight=\"700\" fill=\"#0d1726\">Nov 2026<\/text>\n<text x=\"670.0\" y=\"142\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"12\" fill=\"#0d1726\">2027 series<\/text>\n<text x=\"670.0\" y=\"158\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"12\" fill=\"#56637a\">exact date TBC<\/text>\n<\/svg><figcaption>Milestones of the Australian Precious Metals Coin Program. Source: The Perth Mint (40th anniversary article, October 20, 2025; release calendar checked October 5, 2026).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>According to The Perth Mint, the Australian Precious Metals Coin Program began formally on August 8, 1985. The first Nugget proof coin came out in late 1986, followed a few months later by the bullion version. In 1989 the mint replaced the nugget designs with a kangaroo, first drawn by Stuart Devlin.<\/p>\n<p>The mint&#8217;s General Manager Minted Products put the anniversary this way in October 2025:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;For four decades, the Australian Precious Metals Coin Program has stood as a hallmark of excellence in the Australian precious metals industry. Its global recognition, artistic integrity, and trusted purity have made it a cornerstone of the international bullion market.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><cite>Neil Vance, General Manager Minted Products, The Perth Mint, article &#8220;40th anniversary kangaroo bullion&#8221;, October 20, 2025<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<figure class=\"mrf-photo\"><img src=\"https:\/\/metalsradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/perth-mint-heritage-building-perth.webp\" alt=\"Historic gate of The Perth Mint with the words Royal Mint\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>The historic gate of The Perth Mint in East Perth still carries the words &#8220;Royal Mint&#8221;. Photo: Calistemon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>How Much Does a Gold Kangaroo Cost in the US Today?<\/h2>\n<p>The 2027 coin has no US price yet. The 2026 and random year coins do, and they show what you can expect to pay once the new coin lands. Here are the 1 oz offers in our US comparison on October 5, 2026, sorted by the price including shipping where the dealer publishes it.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"mrf-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>#<\/th>\n<th>Dealer<\/th>\n<th>Offer<\/th>\n<th>Price<\/th>\n<th>Shipping<\/th>\n<th>Over spot<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>Gainesville Coins<\/td>\n<td>1 oz Australian Gold Kangaroo<\/td>\n<td>$4,199.84<\/td>\n<td>Shown at checkout<\/td>\n<td>1.5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>Hero Bullion<\/td>\n<td>1 oz Australian Gold Kangaroo<\/td>\n<td>$4,236.40<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<td>2.3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>Summit Metals<\/td>\n<td>1 oz Australian Gold Kangaroo<\/td>\n<td>$4,245.41<\/td>\n<td>Shown at checkout<\/td>\n<td>2.6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>SD Bullion<\/td>\n<td>2024 1 oz Australian Gold Kangaroo BU<\/td>\n<td>$4,268.85<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<td>3.1%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>GoldCore<\/td>\n<td>Gold Australian Kangaroo 1 Ounce<\/td>\n<td>$4,303.78<\/td>\n<td>Shown at checkout<\/td>\n<td>4.0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><figcaption>Source: metalsradar price service, US dealer listings, October 5, 2026. Where shipping is shown only at checkout, the price is the coin price alone, so the final cost will be higher. Prices change during the day.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Which offer is really the cheapest? On a confirmed final price, Hero Bullion at $4,236.40 with free shipping. Gainesville Coins shows a lower coin price, but you only see its shipping cost in the basket, so add it before you compare. That is exactly why our ranking uses the price you pay at the end, not the headline price.<\/p>\n<h3>Premium by coin size<\/h3>\n<p>The premium is the difference between the price you pay and the value of the gold, the spot price. As a formula: Premium % = (purchase price minus spot value) \/ spot value \u00d7 100. Smaller coins cost more per ounce:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"mrf-chart\">\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 720 310\" role=\"img\" aria-labelledby=\"enkgp\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;font-family:inherit\">\n<title id=\"enkgp\">Lowest premium over spot for Gold Kangaroo coins by size, US dealers, October 5, 2026<\/title>\n<line x1=\"60\" x2=\"700\" y1=\"250.0\" y2=\"250.0\" stroke=\"#e5e9f0\"\/><text x=\"52\" y=\"254.0\" text-anchor=\"end\" font-size=\"12\" fill=\"#56637a\">0%<\/text>\n<line x1=\"60\" x2=\"700\" y1=\"195.0\" y2=\"195.0\" stroke=\"#e5e9f0\"\/><text x=\"52\" y=\"199.0\" text-anchor=\"end\" font-size=\"12\" fill=\"#56637a\">5%<\/text>\n<line x1=\"60\" x2=\"700\" y1=\"140.0\" y2=\"140.0\" stroke=\"#e5e9f0\"\/><text x=\"52\" y=\"144.0\" text-anchor=\"end\" font-size=\"12\" fill=\"#56637a\">10%<\/text>\n<line x1=\"60\" x2=\"700\" y1=\"85.0\" y2=\"85.0\" stroke=\"#e5e9f0\"\/><text x=\"52\" y=\"89.0\" text-anchor=\"end\" font-size=\"12\" fill=\"#56637a\">15%<\/text>\n<line x1=\"60\" x2=\"700\" y1=\"30.0\" y2=\"30.0\" stroke=\"#e5e9f0\"\/><text x=\"52\" y=\"34.0\" text-anchor=\"end\" font-size=\"12\" fill=\"#56637a\">20%<\/text>\n<rect x=\"105.0\" y=\"44.3\" width=\"70.0\" height=\"205.7\" rx=\"3\" fill=\"#b8860b\"\/><text x=\"140.0\" y=\"37.3\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"13\" font-weight=\"600\" fill=\"#0d1726\">18.7%<\/text><text x=\"140.0\" y=\"270\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"13\" fill=\"#0d1726\">1\/10 oz<\/text>\n<rect x=\"265.0\" y=\"155.4\" width=\"70.0\" height=\"94.6\" rx=\"3\" fill=\"#b8860b\"\/><text x=\"300.0\" y=\"148.4\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"13\" font-weight=\"600\" fill=\"#0d1726\">8.6%<\/text><text x=\"300.0\" y=\"270\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"13\" fill=\"#0d1726\">1\/4 oz<\/text>\n<rect x=\"425.0\" y=\"193.9\" width=\"70.0\" height=\"56.1\" rx=\"3\" fill=\"#b8860b\"\/><text x=\"460.0\" y=\"186.9\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"13\" font-weight=\"600\" fill=\"#0d1726\">5.1%<\/text><text x=\"460.0\" y=\"270\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"13\" fill=\"#0d1726\">1\/2 oz<\/text>\n<rect x=\"585.0\" y=\"224.7\" width=\"70.0\" height=\"25.3\" rx=\"3\" fill=\"#b8860b\"\/><text x=\"620.0\" y=\"217.7\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"13\" font-weight=\"600\" fill=\"#0d1726\">2.3%<\/text><text x=\"620.0\" y=\"270\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"13\" fill=\"#0d1726\">1 oz<\/text>\n<text x=\"60\" y=\"302\" font-size=\"12\" fill=\"#56637a\">Premium over spot, final price incl. shipping<\/text>\n<\/svg><figcaption>Lowest premium over spot among US offers with a published shipping cost, by coin size. Source: metalsradar price service, October 5, 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Is a 1\/10 oz coin a bad buy? Not always, but you pay for the convenience. In our data, the lowest confirmed final premium for a 1\/10 oz Kangaroo was eight times higher than for the 1 oz coin. Compare the sizes yourself on the <a href=\"\/en\/product\/1-2oz-kangaroo-gold-coin\/\">1\/2 oz<\/a>, <a href=\"\/en\/product\/1-4oz-kangaroo-gold-coin\/\">1\/4 oz<\/a> and <a href=\"\/en\/product\/1-10oz-kangaroo-gold-coin\/\">1\/10 oz Kangaroo<\/a> pages.<\/p>\n<h3>The gold price behind every coin<\/h3>\n<p>Most of what you pay is the gold itself. Over the last 90 days, the spot price in dollars moved in a wide range:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"mrf-chart\">\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 720 320\" role=\"img\" aria-labelledby=\"enkgs\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;font-family:inherit\">\n<title id=\"enkgs\">Gold spot price in US dollars per troy ounce, last 90 days to October 5, 2026<\/title>\n<line x1=\"78\" x2=\"700\" y1=\"270.0\" y2=\"270.0\" stroke=\"#e5e9f0\"\/><text x=\"70\" y=\"274.0\" text-anchor=\"end\" font-size=\"12\" fill=\"#56637a\">3,922<\/text>\n<line x1=\"78\" x2=\"700\" y1=\"208.5\" y2=\"208.5\" stroke=\"#e5e9f0\"\/><text x=\"70\" y=\"212.5\" text-anchor=\"end\" font-size=\"12\" fill=\"#56637a\">4,123<\/text>\n<line x1=\"78\" x2=\"700\" y1=\"147.0\" y2=\"147.0\" stroke=\"#e5e9f0\"\/><text x=\"70\" y=\"151.0\" text-anchor=\"end\" font-size=\"12\" fill=\"#56637a\">4,324<\/text>\n<line x1=\"78\" x2=\"700\" y1=\"85.5\" y2=\"85.5\" stroke=\"#e5e9f0\"\/><text x=\"70\" y=\"89.5\" text-anchor=\"end\" font-size=\"12\" fill=\"#56637a\">4,525<\/text>\n<line x1=\"78\" x2=\"700\" y1=\"24.0\" y2=\"24.0\" stroke=\"#e5e9f0\"\/><text x=\"70\" y=\"28.0\" text-anchor=\"end\" font-size=\"12\" fill=\"#56637a\">4,727<\/text>\n<polyline points=\"78.0,205.0 84.9,220.2 91.8,213.6 98.7,211.9 105.6,209.1 112.6,210.1 119.5,233.8 126.4,233.9 133.3,232.1 140.2,242.4 147.1,246.2 154.0,240.3 160.9,240.9 167.8,242.2 174.8,226.8 181.7,206.6 188.6,220.9 195.5,230.3 202.4,229.8 209.3,228.9 216.2,219.2 223.1,234.8 230.0,233.9 237.0,220.8 243.9,227.9 250.8,232.9 257.7,232.2 264.6,230.0 271.5,224.7 278.4,187.7 285.3,166.7 292.2,150.6 299.2,141.2 306.1,141.2 313.0,138.2 319.9,128.1 326.8,121.3 333.7,129.7 340.6,136.4 347.5,130.7 354.4,130.7 361.4,122.2 368.3,129.6 375.2,117.2 382.1,92.6 389.0,68.6 395.9,61.4 402.8,61.1 409.7,47.8 416.6,48.2 423.6,56.1 430.5,60.9 437.4,78.4 444.3,106.6 451.2,106.6 458.1,111.5 465.0,129.3 471.9,140.7 478.8,108.0 485.8,108.0 492.7,114.4 499.6,114.4 506.5,121.6 513.4,124.4 520.3,124.7 527.2,131.6 534.1,139.7 541.0,139.3 548.0,139.6 554.9,152.0 561.8,156.9 568.7,149.4 575.6,144.9 582.5,132.0 589.4,130.3 596.3,130.4 603.2,137.6 610.2,142.1 617.1,150.8 624.0,162.2 630.9,158.7 637.8,158.7 644.7,159.2 651.6,197.9 658.5,199.4 665.4,192.8 672.4,190.1 679.3,202.9 686.2,202.9 693.1,202.5 700.0,202.3\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#b8860b\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<line x1=\"78.0\" x2=\"78.0\" y1=\"270\" y2=\"275\" stroke=\"#56637a\"\/><text x=\"78.0\" y=\"290\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"12\" fill=\"#56637a\">7 Jul<\/text>\n<line x1=\"250.8\" x2=\"250.8\" y1=\"270\" y2=\"275\" stroke=\"#56637a\"\/><text x=\"250.8\" y=\"290\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"12\" fill=\"#56637a\">1 Aug<\/text>\n<line x1=\"465.0\" x2=\"465.0\" y1=\"270\" y2=\"275\" stroke=\"#56637a\"\/><text x=\"465.0\" y=\"290\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"12\" fill=\"#56637a\">1 Sep<\/text>\n<line x1=\"672.4\" x2=\"672.4\" y1=\"270\" y2=\"275\" stroke=\"#56637a\"\/><text x=\"672.4\" y=\"290\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"12\" fill=\"#56637a\">1 Oct<\/text>\n<circle cx=\"409.7\" cy=\"47.8\" r=\"4\" fill=\"#0d1726\"\/><text x=\"409.7\" y=\"38.8\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"12\" font-weight=\"600\" fill=\"#0d1726\">4,649<\/text>\n<circle cx=\"700.0\" cy=\"202.3\" r=\"4\" fill=\"#b8860b\"\/><text x=\"694.0\" y=\"193.3\" text-anchor=\"end\" font-size=\"12\" font-weight=\"600\" fill=\"#0d1726\">4,144<\/text>\n<text x=\"78\" y=\"312\" font-size=\"12\" fill=\"#56637a\">USD per troy ounce<\/text>\n<\/svg><figcaption>Gold spot price in USD per troy ounce, daily close, July 7 to October 5, 2026 (last point intraday). Source: metalsradar price service.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The spot price peaked at $4,648.72 per ounce on August 24, 2026 and stood at $4,143.70 on October 5, 2026, according to our price service. A swing like that matters far more than the difference between a 2026 and a 2027 date on the coin. Follow it on our <a href=\"\/en\/charts\/gold-price\/\">live gold price chart<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>2027 Kangaroo vs 2026 Kangaroo vs Random Year: Which Should You Buy?<\/h2>\n<p>All three contain the same amount of gold. The difference is the premium and what you value.<\/p>\n<h3>Choose a 2027 coin if:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>you collect one Kangaroo per year and want the new design,<\/li>\n<li>you accept that early stock may carry a higher premium,<\/li>\n<li>you can wait for delivery after the November launch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Choose a 2026 coin if:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>you like the 40th anniversary privy mark,<\/li>\n<li>you want the coin now, not after a pre-order.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Choose a random year coin if:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>you buy gold by the ounce and the year does not matter to you,<\/li>\n<li>you want the lowest premium, as dealers sell &#8220;dates of our choice&#8221; closest to spot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>How does the Kangaroo compare with American coins? It is 99.99% gold, like the <a href=\"\/en\/categories\/american-bison-gold-coin\/\">American Gold Buffalo<\/a>, while the <a href=\"\/en\/categories\/american-eagle-gold-coin\/\">American Gold Eagle<\/a> is 22 karat (91.67% gold). Both hold one troy ounce of gold. Read more in our guide to the <a href=\"\/en\/blog\/what-are-the-best-gold-coins-to-buy\/\">best gold coins to buy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Buy the 2027 Gold Kangaroo Without Overpaying<\/h2>\n<p>New releases are where buyers most often pay too much. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n<h3>Step 1: Set a price alert<\/h3>\n<p><strong>How to do it:<\/strong> open the <a href=\"\/en\/product\/1oz-kangaroo-gold-coin\/\">1 oz Gold Kangaroo price comparison<\/a> and click &#8220;Notify me about the price&#8221;. <strong>Result:<\/strong> you get an email when the lowest price falls to your target, without checking dealers every day.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Compare the final price, not the headline<\/h3>\n<p><strong>How to do it:<\/strong> add shipping, insurance and any card fee before you compare. <strong>Result:<\/strong> you see who is really cheapest, not who has the lowest number on the product page.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Check the year in the product name<\/h3>\n<p><strong>How to do it:<\/strong> look for &#8220;2027&#8221; in the title. &#8220;Random year&#8221; or &#8220;dates of our choice&#8221; means you may receive an older coin. <strong>Result:<\/strong> no surprises if the year matters to you.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Read the pre-order terms<\/h3>\n<p><strong>How to do it:<\/strong> check whether the price is locked, when payment is taken and whether you can cancel. <strong>Result:<\/strong> you know what happens if the launch date moves.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 5: Verify the coin when it arrives<\/h3>\n<p><strong>How to do it:<\/strong> weigh it, measure it and look for the micro-laser letter under a loupe. <strong>Result:<\/strong> peace of mind. Our guide on <a href=\"\/en\/how-to-spot-fake-coins\/gold-kangaroo\/\">how to spot a fake Gold Kangaroo<\/a> walks you through the tests.<\/p>\n<h2>Silver and Platinum Kangaroos<\/h2>\n<p>The Kangaroo is not only a gold coin. In 2026, The Perth Mint issued the series in 99.99% gold, 99.99% silver and 99.95% platinum. For 2027 the metals have not been announced yet.<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking at the silver version, the premiums are higher in percentage terms. On October 5, 2026, the 1 oz Silver Kangaroo in our US comparison started at $66.02 (7.7% over spot, shipping at checkout), while the cheapest offer with shipping included was $78.07. See the <a href=\"\/en\/product\/1oz-kangaroo-silver-coin\/\">1 oz Silver Kangaroo prices<\/a> and our list of the <a href=\"\/en\/blog\/what-are-the-top-silver-coins-for-investment\/\">best silver coins for investment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Once your coins arrive, think about where they will live. Our guide on <a href=\"\/en\/blog\/what-is-the-proper-way-to-store-gold\/\">how to store gold<\/a> covers home safes, bank boxes and vaults.<\/p>\n<h2>Summary: 2027 Gold Kangaroo<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"mrf-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Topic<\/th>\n<th>Answer (October 5, 2026)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Release<\/td>\n<td>November 2026, exact date to be confirmed by The Perth Mint<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Design, sizes, mintage<\/td>\n<td>Not announced yet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2026 benchmark<\/td>\n<td>1 oz, 99.99% gold, A$100, unlimited mintage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cheapest confirmed final price, 1 oz<\/td>\n<td>$4,236.40 with free shipping (2.3% over spot)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Best value for pure gold<\/td>\n<td>Random year 1 oz coins<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><figcaption>Based on The Perth Mint and the metalsradar price service, October 5, 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>FAQ: 2027 Gold Kangaroo<\/h2>\n<h3>When will the 2027 Gold Kangaroo be released?<\/h3>\n<p>The Perth Mint lists the Australian Kangaroo 2027 Bullion Coin Series for November 2026, with the exact date still to be confirmed (calendar checked October 5, 2026).<\/p>\n<h3>What will the 2027 Kangaroo design look like?<\/h3>\n<p>The Perth Mint has not published the 2027 design yet. Dealer images shown before launch are often placeholders, so wait for the mint&#8217;s official images.<\/p>\n<h3>Is the 2027 Gold Kangaroo a limited mintage coin?<\/h3>\n<p>The mintage for 2027 has not been announced. For comparison, the 2026 1 oz gold bullion coin had an unlimited maximum mintage.<\/p>\n<h3>How much is a 1 oz Gold Kangaroo worth?<\/h3>\n<p>Its value follows the gold price. On October 5, 2026, US dealers in our comparison sold the 1 oz coin from $4,199.84, with the cheapest confirmed final price at $4,236.40.<\/p>\n<h3>Is the Gold Kangaroo 24 karat?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, the 2026 Kangaroo is struck in 99.99% pure gold, which is 24 karat. The 2027 specifications have not been published yet.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I pre-order the 2027 Kangaroo?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, some dealers already list it as a pre-order or awaiting stock. Check the price lock, payment and cancellation terms first.<\/p>\n<h3>Is a 2027 Kangaroo better than a random year coin?<\/h3>\n<p>No, not for pure gold value, since both contain one ounce of 99.99% gold. The 2027 date mainly matters to collectors.<\/p>\n<h2>Compare Kangaroo Prices Before the Launch<\/h2>\n<p>When the 2027 coin arrives, prices will move fast and dealers will use different shipping rules. metalsradar compares US bullion dealers by the price you actually pay and shows the premium over spot for every offer.<\/p>\n<p>Check today&#8217;s <a href=\"\/en\/categories\/australian-kangaroo-gold-coin\/\">Gold Kangaroo prices<\/a>, read about <a href=\"\/en\/mint\/perth-mint\/\">The Perth Mint<\/a>, browse the <a href=\"\/en\/cheapest-gold-coins\/\">cheapest gold coins<\/a> right now or see our list of <a href=\"\/en\/bullion-dealers\/\">US bullion dealers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mrf-disclaimer\"><em>This article is for informational purposes only and is not investment or tax advice.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":20408,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","_glsr_average":0,"_glsr_ranking":0,"_glsr_reviews":0},"class_list":["post-20424","blog","type-blog","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"taxonomy_info":[],"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/metalsradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/perth-mint-building-east-perth.webp",1024,576,false],"author_info":[],"comment_info":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/metalsradar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/20424","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/metalsradar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/metalsradar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/blog"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metalsradar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20408"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/metalsradar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20424"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}