2012 1oz Australian Kangaroo Gold Coin

Product Overview

The 2012 1oz Australian Kangaroo Gold Coin is a captivating release in The Perth Mint’s celebrated Kangaroo bullion series, offering investors and collectors a visually rich and symbolically Australian design. Struck from 99.99% pure gold, this legal tender coin continues the Mint’s long-standing tradition of pairing high-purity gold with annually refreshed kangaroo imagery.

The 2012 edition features a kangaroo in the Australian outback, standing proudly in front of a traditional rural station setting complete with windmill, capturing the essence of the country’s heritage and landscape. This year also marks the introduction of the Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, bringing a fresh regal touch to the coin's profile.

Key Features & Benefits

1oz of Fine Gold – Contains one troy ounce of 99.99% pure gold, meeting premium bullion standards.
Iconic 2012 Design – Depicts a kangaroo in front of a classic Australian outback station with windmill.
New Obverse Portrait – Features the Jody Clark effigy of Queen Elizabeth II for a contemporary royal profile.
Legal Tender Status – Backed by the Australian government with a face value of AUD 100.
Globally Respected Bullion – Minted by The Perth Mint, known for craftsmanship and trusted worldwide.

Design & Craftsmanship

Reverse – The 2012 reverse showcases a robust kangaroo standing alert in the foreground, with an evocative outback scene featuring a station building and a traditional windmill in the background. This grounded, narrative-rich composition reflects both Australia’s wildlife and its rural heritage. The design is bordered by the inscriptions "Australian Kangaroo", "2012", "1 oz", and "9999 Gold".

Obverse – A new chapter begins in 2012 with the introduction of the Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, offering a refined and lifelike portrayal. Surrounding inscriptions include "Elizabeth II", "Australia", and the denomination "100 Dollars".

Authentication & Specifications

Weight – 1 troy ounce (31.1 grams)

Diameter – 32.10 mm

Thickness – 2.80 mm

Metal Purity – 99.99% pure gold (24 carat)

Face Value – 100 Australian Dollars (AUD)

Mint – The Perth Mint

Mintage – Limited annual release; sought after for design and purity

Edge – Milled for added anti-counterfeiting protection

Packaging & Availability

Each 2012 1oz Australian Kangaroo Gold Coin is sealed in a mint-issued acrylic capsule, maintaining its brilliant uncirculated finish. Larger orders are supplied in tubes of 10 coins and boxes of 100, perfect for stackers and institutional buyers.

The rich storytelling in the 2012 design, with its rural setting and proud kangaroo, makes it a standout among year releases, especially for collectors seeking symbolic representations of Australia.

Customer Reviews

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Love the detail in the windmill and outback setting – it tells a story." – Oliver H.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "New obverse, timeless quality. A brilliant edition to the Kangaroo series." – Rebecca J.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Rural, rugged, and radiant. The 2012 kangaroo coin is one of the most Aussie yet." – Jason T.