10 oz. Australian Lunar Gold Bullion Coin Series I & II

In 2000, four years after The Perth Mint started the Australian Lunar Gold Bullion Series of Coins, the mint added 3 more gold bullion coins to their popular bullion series.

That year, they introduced the 2 oz., 10 oz., and 1 kilo. Gold bullion coins to investors.

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Design of the
10 oz. Australian Lunar Gold
Series I & II - Bullion Coin

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Series I : Obverse

The obverse of the Australian Lunar Gold Coin - Bullion Series I displays the profile of Queen Elizabeth II by designer Ian Rank-Broadley.

His initials are engraved directly below the Queen's neck.

"ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and the face value of "1000 DOLLARS" are all displayed inside the outer perimeter of the gold bullion coin.

The Lunar Series coins are minted as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act of 1965, which indicates that all Lunar Series Gold bullion coins are guaranteed by the Government of Australia

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Series I : Reverse

The reverse of the gold bullion coin shows an image of the animal associated with each Chinese Lunar Calendar year.

The Chinese Symbol found to the left of the Lunar Animal is the symbol representation in the Chinese Language for that animal.

Displayed below the Lunar Animal is the gold bullion coin's weight of "10 OZ" and purity of "9999 GOLD."

The Year of Issue, for the coin, is located to the right of the lunar animal.

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Series II : Obverse

The centerpiece of the obverse side on all Australian bullion coins is the profile of Queen Elizabeth the II.

The design of the Queen on the Australian Lunar Gold bullion coin was created by Ian Rank-Broadley.

His initial's "IRB" is inscribed directly below the Queen's neck.

The Queen's name "ELIZABETH II" and "AUSTRALIA" are inscribed along the top half of the gold bullion coin.

Along the bottom of the gold coin is the coin's weight "10OZ" and purity "9999 GOLD."

The coin's Year of Issue and Face Value of "1000 DOLLARS" is also displayed along the bottom half of the Series II coin.

Obverse side photo provided courtesy of The Perth Mint

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Series II : Reverse

The centerpiece of the 2018 Series II Lunar Gold bullion coin is the Lunar Dog.

The 2018's Series II Lunar Gold bullion coin shows a Labrador Retriever standing on rocks along with a stylized pine tree in the background.

Inscribed on the upper half of the Lunar Gold bullion coin is the Chinese symbol that represents the lunar calendar animal.

Along the bottom of the gold bullion coin are the words "Year of the Dog."

Next to the raised right paw of the Lunar Dog are the inscribed letters of 'IJ' they are the initial's 'Ing Ing Jong,' the designer of the 2018 Lunar Gold bullion coin's reverse side.

The "P" inscribed on the bullion coin is the 'Mint Mark' for The Perth Mint.

The Edge on the Series I & II bullion coins are Reeded.

Reverse side photo provided courtesy of The Perth Mint

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The Chinese Calendar, a Brief History In 2637 B.C., a Chinese Emperor named Huangdi invented the Chinese Calendar. The Lunar Calendar is steeped in tradition, based on the appearance of the new moon, the calendar associates a different animal with each year in the 12-year cycle. Those who follow the Chinese Calendar believe each animal has a profound influence on the personality of those born under the year of its rule. 2018 - Year of the Dog The birth years for people ruled by the Chinese Lunar dog include 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006 and 2018. Those born under the influence of this sign are said to be loyal, amiable, kind and friendly.   (The Perth Mint)

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10 oz. Gold Lunar Series I & II
Coin Information:

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Series I:................2000 - 2007

Series II:...............2008 - Present

IRA Approved:.......Yes

Coin Grade:...........Uncirculated

Face Value:...........$1000 AUD

Gold Content:........10 troy oz. (ozt.)

Total Weight:........311.067 grams

Purity:..................99.99% / .9999

Diameter:.............75.60 mm

Thickness:............5.03 mm

Mint Mark:............Series I - No / Series II - Yes ("P" = Perth Mint)

Designer:.............Ian Rank-Broadley (obverse)

Edge:...................Reeded

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10 oz. Australian Lunar Gold Coin
Series I & II 
Mintage Figures

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Series I

Year.....Sales......Lunar Animal

2000......214.......Dragon

2001......153.......Snake

2002......191.......Horse

2003......153.......Goat

2004......265.......Monkey

2005......240.......Rooster

2006......195.......Dog

2007......192.......Pig

Series II

Year.....Sales......Mintage.......Lunar Animal

2008......128.......unlimited........Mouse

2009......153.......unlimited........Ox

2010......267.......unlimited........Tiger

2011......641.......unlimited........Rabbit

2012......1,087....unlimited........Dragon

2013......981.......unlimited........Snake

2014......980.......unlimited........Horse

2015......733.......unlimited........Goat

2016......597.......unlimited........Monkey

2017......396.......unlimited........Rooster

2018......0..........unlimited........Dog

Mintage figures were last updated on 02/17/17, by the Perth Mint

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