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Last Updated on 08/17/2026

1 oz. Australian Lunar Gold
Bullion Coin
Series I, II, and III

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1996 - Present

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Design of the
1 oz. Australian Lunar Gold
Bullion Coin - Series I, II, and III

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Series I : Obverse

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The obverse displays the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley.

Inscriptions:

• ELIZABETH II
• AUSTRALIA
• • 100 DOLLARS •
• IRB - initials of the effigy's designer, under the Queen's neck

Series I - Obverse Coin photo provided courtesy of the Coin Page

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Series I : Reverse

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The reverse of the Australian Lunar gold bullion coin shows an image of the animal associated with each Chinese Lunar Calendar year.

Inscriptions:

• 兔 - Chinese Symbol for Rabbit
• Year of Issue
• 1 OZ 9999 GOLD
  
• P100 mint mark, commemorating the Perth Mint's "100th Anniversary"  (Note: The 1999 Australian Lunar Rabbit was the only Series I gold bullion coin with a mint mark.)

The Edge of the gold bullion coin is Reeded.

Series I - Reverse Coin photo provided courtesy of the Coin Page

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Series II : Obverse

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The obverse displays the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley.

Inscriptions:

• ELIZABETH II
• AUSTRALIA
• 1OZ 9999 GOLD
• Year of Issue
• 100 DOLLARS
• IRB - initials of the effigy's designer, under Queen's neck

Series II - Obverse side photo provided courtesy of The Perth Mint

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Series II : Reverse

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Featured on the reverse side of the 2019 Gold Lunar bullion coin is the Dappled (spotted) Pig, standing in the outback with a branch filled with flowers above it.

Inscriptions:

• 豬 - Chinese Symbol for Pig 
• P - the mint mark of the Perth Mint
• Year of the Pig

The Edge of the gold bullion coin is reeded.

Series II - Reverse side photo provided courtesy of The Perth Mint

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Series III : Obverse

A subtle difference occurs on British Commonwealth coins when a monarch passes away. The new monarch's profile changes direction from that of the previous leader of the kingdom.

On the Australian Lunar coins issued in 2024 and previous years, the late Queen Elizabeth II is depicted facing right. In contrast, the current coin features the new King of England, Charles III, facing left.

Switching the direction a monarch faces on British Commonwealth coinage is a tradition that dates back to the 17th century for the British Royal Family.

Note: Inscribed at the top of the 2024's Australian Lunar bullion coin's obverse side shows the the dates 1952-2022, which represents the duration of Queen Elizabeth II's reign.  The 2024 coin features the final design of Queen Elizabeth II used on Australian coins, created by Jody Clark.

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The effigy of His Majesty King Charles III is the centerpiece of the obverse side of all Australian bullion coins, designed by David Thorne.

Inscriptions:

• • CHARLES III
• AUSTRALIA  •
• 1oz 9999 Au
• 100 DOLLARS
• DT - initials of designer David Thorne found under King's shoulder. 

Series III - Obverse side photo provided courtesy of The Perth Mint

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Series III : Reverse

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Each year, the Perth Mint updates the Australian Lunar gold bullion coins with a new design featuring the Lunar Animal that symbolizes the corresponding year on the coin. 

Inscriptions:

• 馬 - Chinese Symbol for Horse
• HORSE
• Year of Issue
• P - the mint mark of the Perth Mint
• IJ - initials for the designer of the reverse side (Ing Ing Jong)

The Edge of the gold bullion coin is Reeded.

Series III - Reverse side photo provided courtesy of The Perth Mint,

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1 oz. Australian Lunar Gold
Series I, II, & III
Bullion Coin Information:

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Series I :.................... 1996 - 2007

Series II:....................2008 - 2019

Series III:..................2020 - Present

IRA Approved:............Yes

Coin Grade:................Uncirculated

Face Value:................$100 AUD

Gold Content:.............1 troy oz.

Total Weight:.............31.112 grams

Purity:.......................99.99% / 999.9 per mille

Karat:........................24 karat

Diameter:..................32.10 mm (Series I)

Diameter:..................39.34 mm (Series II)

Diameter:..................32.60 mm (Series III)

Thickness:.................2.80 mm (Series I)

Thickness:.................2.50 mm (Series II)

Thickness:.................2.80 mm (Series III)

Mint Mark..................Series I - No

Mint Mark..................Series II - Yes

Mint Mark..................Series III - Yes

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)

Obverse Designer:.....David Thorne (Series III) (2025 - Present)

Reverse Designer:.....Changes Yearly

Edge:....................... Reeded

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1 oz. Australian Lunar Gold Coin
Bullion Series I, II, and III
Mintage Figures

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Australian Lunar Gold
Series I
1996 to 2007

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Year                                  Mintage                                  Lunar Animal

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1996.............................16.593..................................Mouse

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1997.............................13,709..................................Ox

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1998.............................16,607..................................Tiger

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1999.............................18,261..................................Rabbit

P100 - mint mark for the Perth Mint's 100th Anniversary

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2000.............................30,000..................................Dragon

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2001.............................30,000..................................Snake

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2002.............................30,000..................................Horse

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2003..............................16,775..................................Goat

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2004................................16,868................................Monkey

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2005.............................19,729..................................Rooster

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2006.............................26,334..................................Dog

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2007.............................18,149..................................Pig

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Australian Lunar Gold
Series II
2008 to 2019

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Year                   Sales                      Mintage                Lunar Animal

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2008...............30,000....................30,000....................Mouse

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2009...............30,000....................30,000....................Ox

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2010...............30,000....................30,000....................Tiger

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2011...............30,000....................30,000....................Rabbit

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2012................30,000....................30,000...................Dragon

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2013...............30,000....................30,000....................Snake

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2014...............30,000....................30,000....................Horse

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2015...............30,000....................30,000....................Goat

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2016...............30,000....................30,000....................Monkey

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2017...............30,000....................30,000....................Rooster

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2018...............30,000....................30,000....................Dog

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2019...............30,000....................30,000....................Pig

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Australian Lunar Gold
Series III
2020 to Present

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2020...............30,000......................30,000....................Mouse

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2021...............30,000......................30,000....................Ox

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2022...............30,000......................30,000....................Tiger

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2023...............30,000......................30,000....................Rabbit

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2024...............30,000......................30,000....................Dragon

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2025...............30,000......................30,000....................Dragon

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2026...............30,000......................30,000....................Dragon

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Mintage figures last updated on 08/16/2026

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