2018 1oz Kangaroo Gold Coin

Product Overview

The 2018 1oz Australian Kangaroo Gold Coin is a dynamic and beautifully executed release from The Perth Mint’s prestigious Kangaroo bullion series. Minted from 99.99% pure gold, this legal tender coin offers unmatched purity, visual distinction, and trusted value backed by the Australian government.

This year’s edition features a pair of red kangaroos bounding across a stylised, squiggled terrain, adding movement, depth, and artistic flair to the coin’s reverse. With its premium metal content and striking double-kangaroo design, the 2018 Kangaroo is a prized addition for both investors and collectors.

Key Features & Benefits

1oz of 99.99% Pure Gold – Minted to world-class bullion standards by The Perth Mint.
Distinct 2018 Design – Depicts two kangaroos leaping in sync over a textured, abstract background inspired by Australia’s outback.
Legal Tender Backed – Carries a face value of AUD 100, authorised by the Australian government.
Iconic Minting Quality – A hallmark release from The Perth Mint, known for precision and design.
Highly Tradable – Globally recognised, ensuring liquidity for investors and strong demand among collectors.

Design & Craftsmanship

Reverse – The 2018 reverse captures two kangaroos mid-leap, energetically bounding across a stylised "squiggle" background. A subtle yet artistic representation of desert wind, terrain, or motion. This layered design adds visual texture and motion, highlighting the strength and agility of Australia’s national animal. The design is encircled by the inscriptions "AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO", "2018", "1 oz", and "9999 GOLD".

Obverse – The obverse features the Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, detailed and dignified. It includes the inscriptions "Elizabeth II", "Australia", and "100 Dollars", denoting its sovereign status and monetary denomination.

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 issue; sought after for its double-kangaroo design

Edge – Milled for added security and anti-counterfeit integrity

Packaging & Availability

Each 2018 1oz Australian Kangaroo Gold Coin is packaged in an airtight acrylic capsule to protect its finish. Bulk orders come in mint tubes of 10 and boxes of 100, ensuring ease of storage and transport for investors.

This double-kangaroo edition, with its unique squiggle background and dynamic movement, sets itself apart as one of the most visually kinetic and collectible designs in the Kangaroo series.

Customer Reviews

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Love the twin kangaroo motion—feels like the design has energy!" – Travis M.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "The abstract background adds flair. Very different from previous years." – Melanie D.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "My favourite Kangaroo design to date. Dynamic and perfectly struck." – Owen S.