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Last Updated on 05/16/2024
1/2 oz. Australian Lunar Gold
Bullion Coin
Series I, II, and III
2004 - Present
In 2004, the Perth Mint added another gold bullion coin to their popular Lunar Gold bullion coin series, the 1/2 oz. gold bullion coin.
The Australian Lunar Gold and Silver bullion coins are some of the most sought after bullion coins minted in the world.
Each series of bullion coins have raised images with proof-like finishes, which often yields a higher premium for the lunar gold coins.
Design of the
1/2 oz. Australian Lunar Gold
Bullion Coin
Series I, II, and III
Series I : Obverse
The obverse of the Australian Lunar Gold Coin - Bullion Series I displays the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by designer Ian Rank-Broadley.
Inscriptions:
- ELIZABETH II
- AUSTRALIA
- • 50 DOLLARS •
- IRB - initials of the effigy's designer
Series I : Obverse Coin photo Courtesy of the Coin Page
Series I : Reverse
The reverse side of each Series I Australian Lunar Gold bullion coin shows an image of the Lunar Animal associated with its Chinese Lunar year; the 2005 Lunar Gold bullion coin depicts a Rooster crowing as the sun rises behind it.
Inscriptions:
- 雞 - Rooster in Chinese
- Year of Issue
- 1/2 OZ 9999 GOLD
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 I : Reverse Coin photo Courtesy of the Coin Page
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Series II : Obverse
The centerpiece of the obverse side on all Australian bullion coins is the profile of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley.
Inscriptions:
- ELIZABETH II
- AUSTRALIA
- 1/2OZ 9999 GOLD
- Year of Issue
- 50 DOLLARS
- IRB - initials of the effigy's designer, under Queen's neck
Series II - Obverse side photo provided courtesy of Walmart
Series II : Reverse
The centerpiece of the 2010 Series II Lunar Gold bullion coin is the Lunar Tiger.
Inscriptions:
-
虎 - Tiger in
Chinese
- P - mint mark for the Perth Mint
- Year of the Tiger
The Edge on the gold bullion coin is reeded.
Series II - Reverse side photo provided courtesy of Walmart
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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:
- ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 •
- AUSTRALIA
- • 1/2oz 9999 Au 50 DOLLARS •
- JC - initials of the effigy's designer, on Queen's shoulder
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:
- 龍 - Dragon in Chinese
- DRAGON
- Year of Issue
- P125 - Perth Mint's 125 Anniversary mint mark
- IJ - initials of the reverse side's designer
The Edge of the gold bullion coin is reeded.
Series III - Reverse side photo provided courtesy of The Perth Mint
1/2 oz. Australian Lunar Gold
Bullion Coin Information
Series I, II, & III
Series I :.....................2004 - 2007
Series II:....................2008 - 2019
Series III:...................2020 - Present
IRA Approved:............Yes
Coin Grade:................Uncirculated
Face Value:................$50 AUD
Gold Content:.............1/2 troy oz.
Total Weight:.............15.554 grams
Purity:.......................99.99% / .9999
Karat:........................24 karat
Diameter:..................25.10 mm (Series I)
Diameter:..................30.60 mm (Series II)
Diameter:..................25.60 mm (Series III)
Thickness:.................2.00 mm (Series I)
Thickness:.................2.20 mm (Series II)
Thickness:.................2.19 mm (Series III)
Mint Mark..................Series I - No
Mint Mark..................Series II - Yes
Mint Mark..................Series III - Yes
Obverse Designer:.....Ian Rank-Broadley (Series I & II) (1999-2019)
Obverse Designer:.....Jody Clark (Series III) (2020-2023)
Obverse Designer:.....Dan Thorne (Series III) (2024 - Present)
Reverse Designer:.....Changes Yearly
Edge:.......................Reeded
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1/2 oz. Australian Lunar Gold Coin
Bullion Series I, II, & III
Mintage Figures
Series I
Year.....Sales......Mintage.......Lunar Animal
2004....4,228......40,000...........Monkey
2005....4,506......40,000...........Rooster
2006....5,767......40,000...........Dog
2007....7,694......40,000...........Pig
Series II
Year.....Sales......Mintage.......Lunar Animal
2008....3,474......unlimited.........Mouse
2009....5,054......unlimited.........Ox
2010....9,781......unlimited.........Tiger
2011....8,885......unlimited.........Rabbit
2012....19,370....unlimited.........Dragon
2013....14,681....unlimited.........Snake
2014....17,839....unlimited.........Horse
2015....11,961....unlimited.........Goat
2016....11,947....unlimited..........Monkey
2017....12,283....unlimited..........Rooster
2018....12,405....unlimited..........Dog
2019....12,008....unlimited..........Pig
Series III
2020......10,059.....unlimited..........Mouse
2021.......13,109.....unlimited..........Ox
2022.......TBA.....unlimited..........Tiger
2023.......TBA.....unlimited..........Rabbit
2024.......TBA.....unlimited..........Dragon
TBA - to be announced
Mintage figures were last updated on 05/15/24
We are waiting on the Perth Mint to updated their mintage figures.
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Gold Bullion
Coin Series
I, II, & III
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