2025 1 oz Australian Platinum Kangaroo Coin
Kangaroos, iconic members of the Macropodidae family, are treasured symbols of Australia’s unique wildlife. Known for their powerful hind legs, long tails for balance, and signature hopping movement, these remarkable marsupials have adapted to thrive across diverse Australian landscapes. The 2025 1 oz Australian Platinum Kangaroo Coin celebrates their resilience and importance.
Coin Highlights:
- Available in individual capsules, tubes of 20 coins, or mint-sealed boxes of 100 coins.
- Marks the 8th release in the Platinum Kangaroo Series.
- Unlimited mintage.
- Contains 1 Troy oz of .9995 pure platinum in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition.
- Issued a face value of $100 (AUD), backed by the Australian government.
- Obverse depicts King Charles III.
- Reverse features a bounding kangaroo.
Design Details:
Obverse: The obverse showcases a left-profile effigy of King Charles III, designed in 2024 by Dan Thorne. This first-generation portrait depicts the monarch without a crown, offering a modern interpretation.
Reverse: The reverse displays a kangaroo bounding in left-profile relief, inspired by the historic design from Australia’s copper penny. Stylized rays of sunlight fill the background, symbolizing the vibrancy of Australia’s landscapes.
The Western Grey Kangaroo, one of Australia’s primary kangaroo species, thrives in southern and western regions, ranging from semi-arid scrublands to temperate forests. These kangaroos play a crucial ecological role, aiding in seed dispersal and maintaining grassland diversity. Their presence often reflects the health of their habitat, underscoring their importance to Australia’s natural environment.
