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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

2005 - 1/2 oz. Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Year of the Rooster - Series I - Obverse side

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

2005 - 1/2 oz. Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Year of the Rooster - Series I - Reverse side

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:

  • - 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

2010 - 1/2 oz. Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Year of the Tiger - Series II - Obverse side

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

2010 - 1/2 oz. Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Year of the Tiger - Series II - Reverse side

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

2024 - 1/2 oz. Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Year of the Dragon - Series III - Obverse side

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

2024 - 1/2 oz. Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Year of the Dragon - Series III - Reverse side

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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