Micro-laser engraved security feature on the reverse side;
Bears a denomination of 100 dollars and legal tender status in Australia;
The obverse portrays King Charles III;
The reverse depicts an exclusive Kangaroo design.
The 2026 Design
Gold Kangaroos get a unique design every year. They also represent development and evolution, as kangaroos hardly move backward.
The reverse features an exclusive Kangaroo portrayal, accompanied by information regarding the coin’s weight, metal content, purity, and year of issuance.
The “P” mint mark from the Perth Mint is included in the design.
The obverse showcases Dan Thorne’s design, which depicts King Charles III, along with the inscriptions “CHARLES III,” “AUSTRALIA,” and “100 DOLLARS.”
Australian Gold Kangaroo coins debuted in 1987, but at the time the series had a different design focus and name. Then known as the Australian Gold Nugget, the collection featured new reverse depictions of different famous gold nuggets discovered on the Australian continent. For example, the first design in the collection depicted the Welcome Stranger Nugget. In 1990, the series changed to feature the kangaroo on the reverse each year instead of a gold nugget.