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In 1999, The Perth Mint introduced the Australian Lunar Silver Bullion Coin Series, since the bullion coin's release, they have become one of the most popular modern investment coins series in the world.
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Series I : Obverse
The obverse side of the Series I, one kilogram, Australian Lunar Silver bullion coin displays the profile of Queen Elizabeth II.
The design was created by Ian Rank-Broadley his initial's "IRB" are inscribed directly below the Queen's neck.
The Queen's name "ELIZABETH II" is inscribed along the outer perimeter of the silver bullion coin.
"AUSTRALIA" and the coin's Face Value of "30 DOLLARS" are also displayed along the outer perimeter of the silver bullion coin.
Series I - Obverse Coin photo provided courtesy of the Coin Page
Series I : Reverse
The reverse of the 1 kilo. Australian Lunar Silver Coin shows an image of the Lunar Animal associated with each Chinese Lunar Calendar year.
On one side of the silver lunar animal is the Chinese Symbol that represents it, and on the other side of the animal is the coin's 'Year of Issue.'
Located below the Lunar Animal, on the reverse side, is the silver bullion coin's weight of "1 KILO" and purity of "999 SILVER."
The Mint Mark of "P" representing The Perth Mint, is not inscribed on the Series I Silver Lunar bullion coins, but it is inscribed on the Series II coins.
The Australian Lunar Silver Coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act of 1965, which means the coin is guaranteed by the Government of Australia.
Series I - Reverse Coin photo provided courtesy of the Coin Page
Series II : Obverse
Like the Series I, bullion coin, the centerpiece on the obverse side of the Series II Australian Lunar Silver bullion coin is Queen Elizabeth II.
The design of the Queen was created by Ian Rank-Broadley his initial's "IRB" are inscribed directly below the Queen's neck.
Her name "ELIZABETH II" and "AUSTRALIA" is inscribed along the top half of the bullion coin.
Along the bottom of the silver bullion coin is the coin's weight of "1KG" and the coin's silver purity of "9999 Ag."
The coin's Year of Issue and the face value of "30 DOLLARS" are also displayed along the bottom half of the silver lunar coin.
Note: 2018 is the first year the Silver Lunar Bullion Coins have the purity of .9999 silver.
Series II - Obverse side photo provided courtesy of The Perth Mint
Series II : Reverse
The reverse of the 2019's Series II, Australian Lunar Silver Bullion coin displays a mother pig surrounded by her piglets in the grass with foliage above them.
Inscribed inside the design of the Lunar bullion coin is the Chinese symbol that represents the Lunar animal.
Along the Bottom of the coin is "Year of the Pig."
The Mint Mark for the Perth Mint, "P," can be seen behind the Lunar Pig.
Series I & II Australian Silver Lunar bullion coins have Reeded Edges.
Series II - Reverse side photo provided courtesy of The Perth Mint
Series III : Obverse
The obverse side of every modern Australian coin has the profile of Queen Elizabeth the II.
In the design, the Queen is wearing the Royal Diadem crown, earrings, and the Victorian coronation necklace.
The design was created by Jody Clark, his initial's "JC" are inscribed on the Queen's shoulder.
The Queen's name "ELIZABETH II" and "AUSTRALIA" are inscribed along the top of the bullion coin.
Along the bottom of the silver coin is the coin's weight "1KILO" (troy) and purity "9999 Ag"
The coin's face value of "30 DOLLARS" is also displayed along the bottom of the silver bullion coin.
Note: 2018 is the first year the Silver Lunar Bullion Coins have the purity of .9999 silver.
Series III - Obverse side photo provided courtesy of The Perth Mint
Series III : Reverse
The 2023 Series III, Australian Lunar Silver bullion coin displays the fourth animal in the Chinese Lunar Calendar, the Rabbit.
The Chinese Symbol inscribed the coin's field is the symbol that represents the lunar calendar animal.
In addition, inscribed under the Chinese Symbol is the name of the Lunar animal and the coin's Year of Issue - "RABBIT 2023."
The "P' on the field of the silver bullion coin is the Perth Mint's Mint Mark.
The Australian Silver Lunar bullion coins have Reeded Edges.
Series III - Reverse side photo provided courtesy of The Perth Mint
A Very Brief History of the
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Series I:................1999 - 2007
Series II:...............2008 - 2019
Series III:.............2020 - Present
IRA Approved:.......Yes
Coin Grade:...........Uncirculated
Face Value:...........$30 AUD
Silver Content:......1 troy kilo.
Total Weight:........2.2 lbs / 32.151 troy oz. / 1001.002 grams
Purity:..................99.90% / .999 (1999 - 2017)
Purity:..................99.99% / .9999 (2018 - Present)
Diameter:.............101.00mm (Series I)
Diameter:.............100.60mm (Series II)
Diameter:.............100.60mm (Series III)
Thickness:............14.60mm (Series I)
Thickness:............14.60mm (Series II)
Thickness:............16.80mm (Series III)
Mint Mark:.............Series I - No
Mint Mark:.............Series II & III - Yes ("P" = Perth Mint)
Designer:.............Ian Rank-Broadley (obverse - Series I & II)
Designer:.............Jody Clark (obverse - Series III)
Edge:...................Reeded
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Series I
Year.....Sales......Lunar Animal
1999.....1,983......Rabbit
2000.....7,805......Dragon
2001.....3,013......Snake
2002.....4,338......Horse
2003.....6,931......Goat
2004.....5,095......Monkey
2005.....3,818......Rooster
2006.....4,145......Dog
2007.....4,838......Pig
2008.....3,344......Mouse
2009.....1,877......Ox
2010.....1,888......Tiger
Year.....Sales......Mintage......Lunar Animal
2008....11,292......unlimited.........Mouse/Rat
2009....17,336......unlimited.........Ox
2010....36,274......unlimited.........Tiger
2011....47,210......unlimited.........Rabbit
2012....55,492......unlimited.........Dragon
2013....32,083......unlimited.........Snake
2014....39,100......unlimited.........Horse
2015....25,536......unlimited.........Goat
2016....20,775......unlimited.........Monkey
2017....15,757.......unlimited.........Rooster
2018.....17,797.......unlimited.........Dog
2019.....20,009.......unlimited.........Pig
2020.....12,933.......unlimited.........Mouse/Rat
2021.....10,888.......unlimited.........Ox
2022.....60.......unlimited...............Tiger
2023.....TBA.......unlimited.............Rabbit
TBA - to be announced
Mintage figures were last updated on 03/09/23
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