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


1996 - Present



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The Perth Mint's Series I, Australian Lunar Gold bullion coins started with the Year of the Mouse, in 1996, and ended in 2007 with the Year of the Pig.

The Series II Lunar gold bullion coins began in 2008 and ended in 2019; now the Series III edition of the gold coins has started with a revised design for both sides of the coin.

The Australian Lunar Gold Bullion Coin Series has raised and highly polished finishes, which often bring higher premiums to their sale price.





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




Series I : Obverse

1999 - 1 oz. Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Year of the Rabbit - Series I - Obverse side

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








Series I : Reverse

1999 - 1 oz. Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Year of the Rabbit - Series I - Reverse side

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

Inscriptions:

  • - Rabbit in Chinese
  • 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

2019 - 1 oz. Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Year of the Pig - Series II - Obverse side

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








Series II : Reverse

2019 - 1 oz. Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Year of the Pig - Series II - Reverse side

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:

  • - 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

2024 - 1 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
  • •  1oz 9999 Au   100 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 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 oz. Australian Lunar Gold
Series I, II, & III
Bullion Coin Information:



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)

Reverse Designer:.....Changes Yearly

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









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




Australian Lunar Gold
Series I
1996 to 2007



Year                                  Mintage                                  Lunar Animal


1996 - Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Series I - Year of the Mouse - Reverse Side

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

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1997 - Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Series I - Year of the Ox - Reverse Side

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

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1998 - Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Series I - Year of the Tiger - Reverse Side

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

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1999 - 1 oz. Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Year of the Rabbit - Series I - Reverse side

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

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2000 - Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Series I - Year of the Dragon - Reverse Side

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

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2001 - Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Series I - Year of the Snake - Reverse Side

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

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2002 - Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Series I - Year of the Horse - Reverse Side

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







2003 - Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Series I - Year of the Goat - Reverse Side

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

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2004 - Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Series I - Year of the Monkey - Reverse Side

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

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2005 - Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Series I - Year of the Rooster - Reverse Side

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

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2006 - Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Series I - Year of the Dog - Reverse Side

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

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2007 - Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Series I - Year of the Pig - Reverse Side

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

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Australian Lunar Gold
Series II
2008 to 2019



Year                   Sales                      Mintage                Lunar Animal


2008 - Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Series II - Year of the Mouse - Reverse Side

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

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2009 - Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Series II - Year of the Ox - Reverse Side

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

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2010 - Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Year of the Tiger - Series II - Reverse side

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

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2011 - Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Series II - Year of the Rabbit - Reverse Side

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

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2012 - Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Series II - Year of the Dragon - Reverse Side

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

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2013 - Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Series II - Year of the Snake - Reverse Side

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

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2014 - Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Series II - Year of the Horse - Reverse Side

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

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2015 - Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Series II - Year of the Goat - Reverse Side

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

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2016 - Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Series II - Year of the Monkey - Reverse Side

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

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2017 - 1 oz. Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Year of the Rooster - Series II - Reverse side

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

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2018 - Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Series II - Year of the Dog - Reverse Side

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

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2019 - Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Series II - Year of the Pig - Reverse Side

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

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Australian Lunar Gold
Series III
2020 to Present




2020 - Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Series III - Year of the Mouse - Reverse Side

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

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2021 - Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Series III - Year of the Ox - Reverse Side

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







2022 - Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Series III - Year of the Tiger - Reverse Side

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

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2023 - Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Series III - Year of the Rabbit - Reverse Side

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

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2024 - Australian Gold Lunar Bullion Coin - Series III - Year of the Dragon - Reverse Side

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

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Mintage figures were last updated on 05/18/24




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