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Australian 1 oz Silver Kangaroo Coin
Today's Purchase Price
Diameter:
40.6 mm
Weight:
1 ounce
Purity:
99.9% Silver
Thickness:
2.8 mm
Product Description
Australian 1 oz Silver Kangaroo Coin
- Purchase based on silver weight (regardless of condition)
About purchasing this silver coin (GoldSilverJapan)
GoldSilverJapan purchases 1 oz Australian Kangaroo Coins issued by The Perth Mint based on their silver weight (pure silver content), regardless of condition.
This page is a purchasing guide that focuses on the value of silver bullion, without any assumption of premiums based on appraisal grade or appearance.
Unused, circulated, with scratches, discoloration, or milk spots, all items are appraised according to the same criteria.
Purchase Price Guide (Silver Weight Basis)
The Australian Kangaroo Silver Coin is an official Australian government silver bullion coin containing 1 troy ounce (approximately 31.1g) of pure silver with a purity of .9999 (four nines).
GoldSilverJapan calculates the purchase price based on the following factors:
- The current international silver price (spot price)
- Pure silver content (1 troy ounce)
- International market circulation and demand
- Exchange rate (converted to yen)
*Price differences based on condition, appearance, or year of issue are not established.
*The final purchase price is determined based on the silver market price at the time of acceptance.
Condition (Regardless)
All silver coins in the following conditions are eligible for purchase:
- Scratches and scuffs due to circulation
- Tarnish and toning (natural changes inherent to silver)
- Milk spots
- No capsule, naked
- Light stains and fingerprints
*Please consult us in advance only if there are cracks, major defects, or significant alterations.
What is the Australian Kangaroo Silver Coin?
The Australian Kangaroo Silver Coin is an official Australian government silver bullion coin first issued by the Perth Mint in 2016.
Unlike the previously issued "Silver Kangaroo" (formerly Silver Rooster, etc.), this coin features a unified design featuring a kangaroo motif.
Made of high-purity silver (.9999) and the internationally acclaimed quality control of the Perth Mint, it boasts a high level of reliability worldwide.
Obverse Design (Royal Portrait)
The obverse features the official portrait of the British King (Queen) according to the year of issue.
This is also a legal and national symbol of Australia's membership in the Commonwealth of Nations.
Reverse Design (Red Kangaroo)
The reverse features a powerful depiction of the red kangaroo, Australia's national animal.
Its dynamic appearance symbolizes the vastness of the land and vitality, making it one of the most recognizable designs among Australian silver coins.
They also feature advanced anti-counterfeiting technology, such as fine print and radial lines.
Are Australian Kangaroo Silver Coins an "Investment Product"?
Although Australian Kangaroo Silver Coins are legally considered "currency," in practice they are treated as physical assets with properties very similar to silver bullion.
At GoldSilverJapan, we value them not as financial products guaranteed to increase in price, but as physical assets that reflect the value of silver itself.
For this reason, we provide transparent appraisals based on silver weight, rather than on the year of issue or differences in appearance.
Basic Specifications
Country of Issue: Australia
Issuing Agency: The Perth Mint
Face Value: 1 Australian Dollar
Material: Pure Silver (.9999)
Weight: 1 troy ounce (approx. 31.1g)
Start of Issue: 2016
Circulation Type: Bullion Silver Coin
Market Data Reference (Coinpedia)
The purchase criteria on this page are based on GoldSilverJapan's proprietary coin market database, "Coinpedia."
Coinpedia provides objective market analysis based on international silver prices, the circulation of silver bullion coins, and public trading data.
*This page does not guarantee a specific price.
About Online Purchases (No In-Store Purchases)
GoldSilverJapan is an online-only purchasing and sales business.
We do not offer in-person purchases in-store. Instead, we offer the following methods:
- Free, simplified appraisal based on photos
- Full appraisal by mail
- Providing an estimated price
- Payment after acceptance
All transactions are completed without meeting face-to-face.
For those wishing to purchase
Australian Kangaroo Silver Coins are highly reliable silver bullion coins with high purity and high circulation.
At GoldSilverJapan, we carefully inspect each coin based on market conditions before appraising it.
We welcome free photo appraisals or simple consultations. Please feel free to contact us.
To accurately, quietly, and honestly evaluate silver as a physical asset.
GoldSilverJapan
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