2022 1oz Kangaroo Silver Coin

Product Overview

The 2022 1oz Kangaroo Silver Coin is part of The Perth Mint’s flagship Australian Kangaroo bullion coin series, struck from 1 troy ounce (31.1 grams) of 99.99% pure silver. Since its introduction in 2015, the Silver Kangaroo has become one of Australia’s most widely traded investment bullion coins due to its purity, global recognition, and competitive premiums.

The 2022 release features the classic kangaroo design, depicting the iconic Australian marsupial bounding across the outback, surrounded by stylised rays of sunlight. This timeless design has become synonymous with the Kangaroo bullion series and reflects Australia’s unique wildlife heritage.

Issued as Australian legal tender with a face value of $1. The combination of high silver purity, trusted minting standards, and international liquidity makes the 2022 1oz Kangaroo Silver Coin a popular choice for both new and experienced precious metal investors.

Key Features & Benefits

1 troy ounce (31.1 grams) of 99.99% pure silver

Struck by the internationally recognised Perth Mint

Australian legal tender with a face value of $1

Features the classic red kangaroo bullion design

Includes a micro-engraved security feature for authentication

Highly liquid and recognised in global bullion markets

Design & Craftsmanship

Reverse:
The reverse of the coin features a bounding red kangaroo surrounded by stylised sunburst rays. The design includes the inscriptions “AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO,” the year “2022,” the weight and purity “1oz 9999 SILVER,” and The Perth Mint’s “P” mintmark.

A key security feature is a micro-laser engraved letter hidden within the design, visible only under magnification, helping to authenticate genuine coins and deter counterfeiting.

Obverse:
The obverse depicts the Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, along with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,” and the denomination “1 DOLLAR.”

Authentication & Specifications

Mint: The Perth Mint
Year: 2022
Metal: Silver
Purity: 99.99% (9999)
Weight: 1 troy oz (31.1g)
Denomination: 1 AUD
Edge: Reeded

Packaging & Availability

Individual 2022 1oz Kangaroo Silver Coins are not supplied in capsules, while larger quantities may be provided in Perth Mint tubes of 25 coins, with multiple tubes packed into monster boxes for bulk storage and transport.

The Silver Kangaroo series generally has unlimited mintage during its respective year, allowing production to meet market demand, making it widely available and highly liquid in the global bullion market.