1/10 oz Gold Kangaroo Nugget 2026 (Mintage: 500 | Proof)
- Anniversary design: 40 years of Nugget series
- Perth Mint: minting excellence since 1899
- Certificate: numbered and cased
- Anniversary designTwo leaping kangaroos with the anniversary mark 40
- Perth MintOne of the world's oldest and most respected mints
- CertificateEach piece with numbered certificate of authenticity in case
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The Australian Nugget at 40
Two kangaroos in the water,the mountains beyond.
Image of the kangaroo side: two kangaroos leaping to the left through water with ripples, hills in the distance, KANGAROO and a 40 at the top, year, weight and fineness on the rim, a P on the right
The kangaroo of the year
A design by Neil Hollis
Ripples and splashes around the kangaroos, as The Perth Mint describes the design.
The 40 in the design is a privy mark for the 40th anniversary of the Australian Nugget. The gold coin was approved on 8 August 1985, and its first issue appeared at the end of 1986.
The two kangaroos
Water and mountains
The privy mark 40
The name
Why it is called Nugget
The Welcome Stranger was found by the miner John Deason on 5 February 1869 near Moliagul in Victoria, three centimetres deep among the roots of a tree. He hid the find until dark and then dug it out with his partner Richard Oates. In Dunolly the nugget, then the largest known in the world, had to be broken up on an anvil so that it would fit on the bank’s scales, as Museums Victoria reports.
This nugget and three other famous ones appeared on the first years of the series, in designs by Stuart Devlin. It began as The Australian Nugget.
Then came the kangaroo, according to The Perth Mint an icon of Australia that is more easily recognised all over the world. Since 2008 it has listed the bullion coin as the Australian Kangaroo; we still call the series Kangaroo Nugget, after the name under which it began in 1986.
- 1986The first issue, in proof
- 1989Stuart Devlin’s kangaroo, first on the proof
- 1990The kangaroo on the bullion coin too
- 2026The privy mark 40 for the anniversary
The series
A new kangaroo every year
The gold bullion coins up to one ounce receive a new kangaroo every year. In the early years even the species changed, from the red kangaroo in 1990 to the whiptail wallaby in 1994.
There had been a kangaroo on gold in Australia before. In 1853 Reginald Scaife reached Melbourne aboard the clipper Kangaroo, as manager of a private mint, the Kangaroo Office. With purpose-made dies he struck 27 sets of gold tokens, from a quarter ounce to two ounces, dated 1853.
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The finish
Proof in gold
With proof, the frosted design stands on a mirror-polished field, as The Perth Mint describes it.
In the 2026 issue it bears the design of the bullion coin, with the privy mark 40.
The obverse shows King Charles III in the portrait by Dan Thorne. The Perth Mint’s first coin with this portrait was a kangaroo coin, released on 15 January 2024.
At a glance
- Issuer
- The Perth Mint
- Face value
- 15 Australian dollars
- Fine weight
- 1/10 ounce fine gold
- Fineness
- 99.99%
- Diameter
- 16.6 mm
- Year
- 2026
- Maximum mintage according to The Perth Mint
- 500 coins
Details according to The Perth Mint and our product data; the face value as it appears on the coin.
Forty years after the first Nugget coin.
Kangaroo Nugget 2026, in gold.
1/10 oz Gold Kangaroo Nugget 2026 – Proof | Anniversary Edition for the 40th Birthday
- Strictly limited: Worldwide mintage limited to just 500 pieces – a true rarity
- Appreciation potential: Very high appreciation potential due to extreme scarcity and consistently strong collector demand
- Minting quality: The highest possible quality level, Proof (PP), with a mirror-smooth background and frosted relief
- Anniversary design: Two kangaroos leaping through shallow water in front of a distant mountain landscape – featuring an exclusive "40" mint mark to mark the series' 40th anniversary
- Material & fineness: 999.9 fine gold (24 karat) – the highest purity commonly used in coinage
- Manufacturer: Struck by the world-renowned Perth Mint, Australia's most prestigious mint
- Country of origin: Australia
- Certificate: Includes numbered certificate of authenticity in a high-quality presentation case
What a piece of numismatic history! With the 1/10 oz Gold Kangaroo Nugget 2026 in Proof quality, you don't simply hold a gold coin in your hands – you own a testament to four decades of Australian minting artistry. With this anniversary edition, the Perth Mint celebrates the 40th anniversary of one of the world's most popular gold coin series. And it does so in the most exclusive way imaginable: with a very low mintage of just 500 pieces worldwide.
A design that makes collectors' hearts beat faster
This year's design breaks with the tradition of featuring a single kangaroo and instead presents a fascinating scene: two kangaroos leap dynamically through shallow water, while gentle ripples and a distant mountain landscape stretch out in the background. The scene radiates an almost cinematic vastness – the quintessential Australian outback, captured in 999.9 fine gold on a diameter of just 16.60 mm. The small but significant "40" mint mark unmistakably refers to the anniversary, making this edition a historic milestone within the series.
Anyone seeking collector's coins with substance will find exactly that here. This rare collector's coin combines several factors that make it especially desirable to numismatists.
Why this particular edition is so special
The regular bullion editions of the Australian Kangaroo are issued annually in the millions. This Proof version, however? Just 500 pieces. That's a ratio worth savoring. While the bullion variant is primarily defined by the gold price, the Proof edition derives its value from its rarity, its flawless minting quality, and its emotional value to the collector.
"A coin in Proof quality is not merely an investment object – it is a work of art in precious metal that can gain in numismatic significance with every passing year."
- The strict limitation to 500 pieces ensures natural scarcity in the market.
- The anniversary design marking the series' 40th birthday will never be issued again in this form.
- The Proof minting quality guarantees the sharpest details and mirror-smooth surfaces – a visual experience in itself.
- The numbered certificate of authenticity in an elegant presentation case documents the authenticity of every single piece.
Fine gold in its purest form
With a fineness of 999.9/1000, this coin belongs to the absolute top tier among gold coins. The fine weight of 1/10 ounce (3.11 g) makes it a compact yet valuable collector's item – also ideal as an entry point into the world of limited Proof coins. The face value of 15 Australian dollars is purely symbolic; the actual material value, and above all the collector's value, naturally lies far above that.
The Perth Mint – a guarantee of world-class quality
The Perth Mint has been striking coins of unparalleled quality since 1899. It is one of the oldest and most respected mints in the world. Every single Proof coin undergoes strict quality controls before leaving the mint. Whoever owns a Perth Mint coin owns a piece of Australian craftsmanship.
By the way: For collectors looking to expand their portfolio with another precious metal, it's also worth taking a look at the Platinum Kangaroo Nugget editions – also produced by the Perth Mint and available in similarly exclusive mintages.
Who is this coin made for?
This anniversary edition is aimed at discerning collectors who seek something special. At people who understand that a mintage of just 500 pieces represents a true rarity in the world of numismatics. And at everyone who knows: not all gold is created equal. What matters is which gold you own. This coin tells a story – the story of 40 years of the Australian Nugget, captured in a single, perfectly minted piece of fine gold.
Secure your piece now, before this limited edition sells out. With only 500 pieces worldwide, experience shows this is only a matter of time.
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