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Last Updated on 04/19/2024
In 1999, The Perth Mint introduced the Australian Lunar Silver Bullion Coin Series, which has since become one of the most popular modern investment coin series in the world.
Series I : Obverse
The obverse side of the Series I, one kilogram, Australian Lunar Silver bullion coin displays the profile of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley.
Inscriptions:
Coin photo provided courtesy of the Coin Page
Series I : Reverse
The reverse of the 1 kilo. Australian Lunar Silver bullion coin displays an image of the Lunar Animal associated with each Chinese Lunar Calendar year.
Inscriptions:
Series I - Australian Lunar Silver bullion coins have a reeded Edge.
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, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley.
Inscriptions:
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 Series II Australian Lunar Silver Bullion coin displays a mother pig surrounded by her piglets in the grass with foliage above them, designed by Aleysha Howarth.
Inscriptions:
Series II - Australian Lunar Silver bullion coins have a reeded Edge.
Series II - Reverse side photo provided courtesy of The Perth Mint
Series III : Obverse
The effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the centerpiece of the obverse side of all Australian bullion coins, designed by Jody Clark.
In the design, the Queen is wearing the Royal Diadem crown, earrings, and the Victorian coronation necklace.
Inscriptions:
Coin photo provided courtesy of The Perth Mint
Series III : Reverse
The reverse of the 2024 Series III Australian Lunar Silver bullion coin displays Chinese mythical dragon with stylized waves and fog, designed by Ing Ing Jong.
Inscriptions:
Note: The micro-engraved "letter" is designed to make the bullion coin more difficult to counterfeit.
Series III - Australian Lunar Silver bullion coins have a reeded Edge.
Coin photo provided courtesy of The Perth Mint
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)
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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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
2024.....TBA.......unlimited.............Dragon
TBA - to be announced
Mintage figures were last updated on 03/09/23...We are waiting on the Perth Mint to update their mintage figures.


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