Red kangaroo

The kangaroo is the largest marsupial surviving on earth today. The animal’s distinctive style of movement, hopping on its hind legs whilst using its large, muscular tail for balance, means it is one of the only animals which is unable to move backwards easily. An unofficial symbol of Australia, the kangaroo features in the Australian national emblem alongside the emu.

2017 Australian kangaroo design

The reverse of the coin portrays a bounding red kangaroo surrounded by stylised rays of sunlight.  The design includes the inscription AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO. The The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark, the 2017 year-date, and the coin's weight and fineness.