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

1996 - Present

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

Series I : Obverse

The obverse of the 1 oz. Australian Lunar Gold Coin - Bullion Series I displays the profile of Queen Elizabeth II.

The Queen's profile was designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, his initial's are inscribed directly below the her neck.

Inscribed inside the outer perimeter of the gold bullion coin are the words  "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and the face value of the coin "100 DOLLARS." 

The gold lunar coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act of 1965 and is guaranteed by the Government of Australia.

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

Series I : Reverse

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

On one side of the reverse side of the gold bullion coin is the Chinese Symbol that represents the lunar animal.

The 'Year of Issue' is located on the other side of the gold bullion coin.

The reverse side also displays the weight and purity of the coin "1 OZ 9999 GOLD", and the year the coin was issued.

There is no Mint Mark on Series I Australian Lunar Gold bullion coins.

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

Series II : Obverse

The obverse side of every modern Australian coin has the profile of Queen Elizabeth the II.

The design 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 of the bullion coin.

Along the bottom of the gold coin is the coin's weight "1OZ" and purity "9999 GOLD."

The coin's Year of Issue and the face value of "100 DOLLARS" is also displayed along the bottom of the coin.

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

Series II : Reverse

The centerpiece of the 2019 Series II Lunar Gold bullion coin is a Dappled Pig, standing in the outback, with a branch of flowers above it.

The Chinese Symbol inscribed on the upper half of the coin's field is the symbol that represents the lunar calendar animal.

Along the bottom of the Lunar Gold bullion coin are the words "Year of the Pig."

The "P" inscribed on the bullion coin is the 'Mint Mark' for The Perth Mint.

The edge of both Series I & II bullion coins are Reeded.

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

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Series III : Obverse

The obverse side of every modern Australian coin has the profile of Queen Elizabeth II.

The design was created by Jody Clark, his initial's "JC" are inscribed on the Queen's shoulder.

"ELIZABETH II" and "AUSTRALIA" are inscribed along the top of the bullion coin.

Along the bottom of the gold coin is the coin's weight "1OZ" (troy) and purity "9999 Au"

The coin's face value of "100 DOLLARS" is also displayed along the bottom of the gold bullion coin.

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

Series III : Reverse

The 2023 Series III, Australian Lunar Gold 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, the name of the lunar animal and the coin's Year of Issue are inscribed under the Chinese Symbol "RABBIT 2023."

The "P" inscribed on the bullion coin is the 'Mint Mark' for The Perth Mint.

The Edge on each Series of the Lunar Gold Bullion Coin are 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% / .9999

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

Designer:...............Ian Rank-Broadley (obverse - Series I & II)

Designer:...............Jody Clark (obverse - Series III 2019-2023)

Designer:...............David Thorne (obverse - Series III 2024 -)

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

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

Gold Lunar Series I

Year                                  Mintage                                  Lunar Animal

1996.............................16.593..................................Mouse/Rat

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Series I photos courtesy of

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Gold Lunar Series II

Year                   Sales                      Mintage                Lunar Animal

2008...............30,000....................30,000....................Mouse/Rat

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gold Lunar Series III

2020...............30,000......................30,000....................Pig

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

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

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

TBA - to be announced

Mintage figures were last updated on 03/14/23

We are waiting on the Perth Mint to Update their mintage figures.

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