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Last Updated on 05/21/2024
The Perth Mint's Series I, Australian Lunar Gold bullion coins started with the Year of the Mouse, in 1996, and ended in 2007 with the Year of the Pig.
The Series II Lunar gold bullion coins began in 2008 and ended in 2019; now the Series III edition of the gold bullion coins has started with a revised design for both sides of the coin.
The Australian Lunar Gold Bullion Coin Series has raised and highly polished finishes, which often bring higher premiums to their sale price.
Series I : Obverse
The obverse displays the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley.
Inscriptions:
The Australian Lunar Gold Bullion Coin is a legal tender issued under the Australian Currency Act of 1965, ensuring its guarantee by the Australian Government.
Series I : Reverse
The reverse of the lunar gold bullion coin shows an image of the animal associated with each Chinese Lunar Calendar year.
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The Edge of the gold bullion coin is reeded.
Note: In 1999, the Series I Australian Lunar gold bullion coins featured a unique "P100" mint mark, commemorating the Perth Mint's "100th Anniversary." It was the only Series I gold lunar coin with a mint mark.
Series II : Obverse
The obverse displays the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley.
Inscriptions:
Series II - Obverse side photo provided courtesy of Walmart.
Series II : Reverse
The centerpiece of the Year of the Horse, Series II 2014 Australian Lunar Gold bullion coin is a horse galloping amid stylized mountains and clouds.
Inscriptions:
The Edge on the gold bullion coin is reeded.
Series II - Reverse side photo provided courtesy of Walmart.
Series III : Obverse
The obverse side of the 2024 Australian Lunar Gold bullion coin has the profile of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Jody Clark.
Inscriptions:
Series III - Obverse side photo provided courtesy of The Perth Mint
Series III : Reverse
The Series III, Australian Lunar Gold bullion coin portrays a Chinese mythical dragon with stylized waves and fog, designed by Ing Ing Jong.
Inscriptions:
The Edge of the gold bullion coin is reeded.
Series III - Reverse side photo provided courtesy of The Perth Mint
Series I :...................1996 - 2007
Series II:...................2008 - 2019
Series III:..................2020 - Present
IRA Approved:...........Yes
Coin Grade:...............Uncirculated
Face Value:...............$15 AUD
Gold Content:............1/10 troy oz.
Total Weight:.............3.111 grams
Purity:.......................99.99% / 999.9
Karat:........................24 karat
Diameter:..................16.10 mm (Series I)
Diameter:..................18.60 mm (Series II)
Diameter:..................16.60 mm (Series III)
Thickness:.................1.50 mm (Series I)
Thickness:.................2.00 mm (Series II)
Thickness:.................1.40 mm (Series III)
Mint Mark:.................Series I - No
Mint Mark:.................Series II - Yes
Mint Mark:.................Series III - Yes (P = The Perth Mint)
Obverse Designer:.....Raphael David Maklouf (Series I 1996-1998)
Obverse Designer:.....Ian Rank-Broadley (Series I & II 1999-2018)
Obverse Designer:.....Jody Clark (Series III 2019 - 2024)
Reverse Designer:.....Changes Yearly
Edge:........................Reeded
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Year.....Sales......Mintage......Lunar Animal
1996....3,792......80,000.........Mouse/Rat
1997....4,960......80,000.........Ox
1998....9,085......80,000.........Tiger
1999....8,799......80,000.........Rabbit
2000....23,706.....80,000.........Dragon
2001....19,281.....80,000.........Snake
2002....18,434.....80,000.........Horse
2003....14,966.....80,000.........Goat
2004....14,060.....80,000.........Monkey
2005....15,109.....80,000.........Rooster
2006....12,017.....80,000.........Dog
2007....11,216.....80,000.........Pig
Year.....Sales......Mintage......Lunar Animal
2008.....5,821.....unlimited......Mouse/Rat
2009....10,836.....unlimited......Ox
2010....22,699.....unlimited......Tiger
2011....21,901.....unlimited......Rabbit
2012....33,059.....unlimited......Dragon
2013....23,700.....unlimited......Snake
2014....34,181.....unlimited......Horse
2015....43,036.....unlimited......Goat
2016....27,920.....unlimited......Monkey
2017....26,983.....unlimited......Rooster
2018....21,966.....unlimited......Dog
2019.....19,275.....unlimited......Pig
2020.........20,301.....unlimited......Mouse/Rat
2021........19,624.....unlimited......Ox
2022.........TBA.....unlimited......Tiger
2023.........TBA.....unlimited......Rabbit
2024.........TBA.....unlimited......Dragon
TBA - to be announced
Mintage figures were last updated on 05/21/24
We are waiting for the Perth Mint to Update their mintage figures




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