Kangaroo 2027 Gold Coin: Release Date and Singapore Buying Guide

The Kangaroo 2027 is the next annual gold bullion coin from The Perth Mint, and Singapore dealers already stock earlier years of the coin. Before you pre-order, it is worth separating the facts the mint has published from the guesses that circulate before every launch.

This guide covers the release date, the details that are still missing, how the GST exemption for IPM works, and what you pay for a Kangaroo in Singapore today according to our Kangaroo gold coin price comparison.

When Is the Kangaroo 2027 Released?

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

Here is what else the mint says on that page:

• new coins are released from 8.30am AWST, and Western Australia shares Singapore’s time zone (UTC+8),
• dates are subject to change, and the schedule is “only a guide”,
• not all sizes for each series will be available at launch.

Will Singapore dealers have it on launch day? Not necessarily. Local dealers need to receive stock from Perth first, so expect a short gap between the global launch and coins on the counter.

The full 2027 calendar from The Perth Mint

If you also follow the Lunar coins, note that the Year of the Goat came out in September, two months before the Kangaroo.

What Is Known and What Is Not

Why does the mintage matter? A limited mintage can support a collector premium, while an unlimited one keeps the coin close to its gold value. For the 2026 1 oz gold coin the mint lists the maximum mintage as unlimited, which is what most investors want from a bullion coin.

The 2026 Kangaroo: What to Expect From 2027

The Perth Mint lists these specifications for the 2026 1 oz gold coin:

The 2026 reverse shows two kangaroos leaping across water and a “40” privy mark for the 40th anniversary of the Australian Nugget. Whether the 2027 coin keeps the same weight, diameter and purity will only be certain once the mint publishes its specification.

A short history of the Nugget and Kangaroo

The Perth Mint traces the programme back to 8 August 1985, when Australia approved an ounce-denominated gold coin for international markets. The first Nugget proof coin appeared in late 1986. In 1989 the kangaroo replaced the nugget designs, first in a version by Stuart Devlin. That is why Singapore dealers still list the coin as “Kangaroo Nugget” or simply “Nugget”.

“For four decades, the Australian Precious Metals Coin Program has stood as a hallmark of excellence in the Australian precious metals industry.”

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

Is the Kangaroo GST-Exempt in Singapore?

Yes, for the gold and silver coins. According to the IRAS guide on the exemption of Investment Precious Metals:

• the import and local supply of IPM have been exempt from GST since 1 October 2012,
• to qualify, gold must be at least 99.5% pure, silver at least 99.9% and platinum at least 99%,
• qualifying coins are prescribed in the GST Act, and the gold list includes the “Australia Kangaroo Nugget”,
• the silver list includes the “Australia Kangaroo”,
• proof, numismatic and collector versions are excluded.

What about the platinum Kangaroo? The platinum list in the IRAS guide does not include it, so ask the dealer how GST is applied before you buy. And if you choose a special collector version of the 2027 coin, the exemption may not apply either.

How Much Does a Kangaroo Cost in Singapore?

The 2027 coin has no local price yet. On 5 October 2026, our Singapore comparison had these Kangaroo offers:

Is S$5,509.58 a good price? It is 4.0% above the gold value, which is in the same range as other markets in our data. Here is how the cheapest 1 oz Gold Kangaroo compared across the markets we track on the same day:

Prices in other markets are not directly available to you, of course, because shipping and import rules apply. But the chart shows that a 4% premium is not unusual for a 1 oz Kangaroo, while a much higher figure would deserve a second look.

The gold price in Singapore dollars

Our price service shows a 90-day high of S$5,906.03 per ounce on 24 August 2026. On 5 October 2026 gold stood at S$5,303.48. Those moves have a far bigger effect on your cost than the year on the coin. Follow them on our gold price chart.

2027, 2026 or Any Year: Which Kangaroo to Buy?

Wait for 2027 if:

• you collect every year and want the new design,
• you can wait for local stock after the November launch.

Buy a 2026 coin if:

• you like the 40th anniversary privy mark,
• you want the coin now.

Buy any year if:

• you are buying gold by weight,
• you want the lowest possible premium.

Comparing the Kangaroo with other IPM coins? Look at the Maple Leaf, Britannia and Vienna Philharmonic price pages, or see all gold coins.

How to Buy the 2027 Kangaroo at a Fair Price

1. Set a price alert: on the 1 oz Gold Kangaroo page, click “Notify me about the price” and choose a target.
2. Ask about collection: some Singapore dealers sell for collection or vault storage only. Check before you pay.
3. Check the invoice: it should show the coin, weight and purity, with no GST on a qualifying IPM coin.
4. Avoid collector versions if you want IPM status: proof and numismatic versions are excluded from the exemption.
5. Verify the coin: weigh it and check the micro-laser letter. Our guide on spotting a fake Gold Kangaroo explains the tests.

Thinking about the silver version as well? The 1 oz Silver Kangaroo is also on the IPM list. For a broader choice, compare silver coins and gold bars.

Summary: Kangaroo 2027 in Singapore

Compare Kangaroo Prices Before You Buy

Once the 2027 coin arrives, Singapore dealers will price it differently and some will offer collection only. metalsradar shows each offer with its premium over spot so you can judge value quickly.

See Gold Kangaroo prices, read about The Perth Mint or browse our list of dealers in Singapore.

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