Australian Silver Kangaroo 1oz
Perth Mint's modern silver coin with annually changing kangaroo designs.
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First struck in 2016 by The Perth Mint as a low-premium counterpart to its Gold Kangaroo series. The .9999 purity is unusual for a silver bullion coin (most competitors are .999) and the annual reverse-design changes mirror the gold version's collector appeal.
Design
Obverse
King Charles III effigy (Queen Elizabeth II prior to 2024).
Reverse
Red kangaroo, design varies each year.
Specifications
| Purity | 99.99% silver |
| Weight | 1 oz pure silver (31.10 g) |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Face value | AUD $1 |
| First issued | 2016 |
| Mint | The Perth Mint |
Why investors choose it
Higher purity than most major silver coins (.9999 vs .999), annual design changes for collector interest, and Perth Mint's reputation for security features.
