Launched in 1986 as the Australian Gold Nugget, the Perth Mint’s Australian Gold Kangaroo Series has maintained its status as a cornerstone in the bullion world. Since its redesign in 1990, each annual release has introduced a fresh artistic depiction of the kangaroo, symbolizing both tradition and innovation. In 2018, the series expanded to a third precious metal with the introduction of the Platinum Kangaroo. Now, 2026 1 oz Australian Platinum Kangaroo Coins are available online from JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Coins arrive in plastic capsules, acrylic tubes of 20 coins, or mint-sealed Monster Boxes of 100 coins!
• 9th release in the Platinum Kangaroo Series!
• Unlimited mintage!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .9995 pure platinum in BU condition.
• Issued a face value of $100 (AUD) by Australia.
• Obverse features King Charles III.
• Reverse depicts a leaping kangaroo.
• Micro-laser engraved security mark on the reverse.
• Design by Neil Hollis.

The obverse of the 2026 1 oz Platinum Kangaroo Coin displays a portrait of King Charles III in left-profile relief, without a crown. Created by Dan Thorne, this is the first official effigy of His Majesty to appear on Australian coinage.

The reverse side of the 2026 Australian Platinum Kangaroo features a kangaroo bounding through the field in left-profile relief with a sunburst edge design. The design pays tribute to the kangaroo’s natural agility and energy-efficient form of movement, developed through centuries of evolution in the Australian landscape.

Economically, kangaroos contribute significantly through tourism and the commercial harvesting industry. Millions of international visitors come to Australia hoping to see kangaroos in the wild, making them invaluable to the tourism sector. The regulated kangaroo meat and leather industries also generate substantial revenue, with proponents arguing that kangaroo harvesting is more sustainable and environmentally friendly than traditional livestock farming, given kangaroos’ lower methane emissions and lighter impact on soil.

These 2026 1 oz Australian Platinum Kangaroo Coins are available in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. The coins are individually packaged in plastic capsules, with multiples available in acrylic tubes of 20 coins or Monster Boxes of 100 coins, with five tubes per box.

JM Bullion customer service can assist you with platinum coins at 800-276-6508. Additionally, you can connect with us online through our web chat and email address.