A platinum coin has joined The Perth Mint’s flagship annual bullion series, the Australian Kangaroo.
The kangaroo-themed program was introduced in gold back in 1989. A silver edition joined the series for the first time in 2016. Investors and collectors can now buy 2018-dated $100 Australian Kangaroo Platinum Bullion Coins.
"Offered solely as a 1oz release, it replaces the Australian Platypus as a convenient and cost-effective way to own pure platinum in the form of official legal tender," the Perth Mint said.
Struck in 1oz of 99.95% pure platinum, the coin’s reverse depicts the classic artistry of a bounding red kangaroo surrounded by rays of sunlight. Encircling inscription include AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark, the year 2018 and 1oz 9995 PLATINUM.
Obverses offer the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with surrounding inscriptions of ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA and 100 DOLLARS.
Perth Mint-provided specifications include:
- Face value: 100 dollars
- Mintage: Unlimited
- Precious Metal Content (troy oz): 1
- Fineness: 99.95% purity
- Weight (g): 31.119
- Diameter (mm): 32.60
- Thickness (mm): 2.45
- Edge: serrated
Bullion coin and precious metals dealers from around the world are now selling the Kangaroo platinum coin for $80-$85 over spot with discounts offered at larger quantities.
For 2018, the bounding red kangaroo design is also featured on the 1 kilo gold and the 1oz silver editions. Smaller 2018 Kangaroo Gold Bullion Coins (1oz, 1/2oz, 1/4oz and 1/10oz sizes) feature an exclusive 2018 design.
