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In 1999, three years after the successful release of the Gold Lunar Bullion Coin, the Perth Mint introduced the Australian Lunar Silver Bullion Coins.
The lunar series of bullion coins have higher premiums added to their sale price due to the polished look of the coins and the coin's yearly limited mintage.
The proof-like surfaces on the bullion coins can cause some bullion investors to mistake the coins for collectors proof coins.
Since the gold and silver lunar bullion coins were released, they have become one of the most popular, modern bullion coins.
1 oz. Silver Lunar (1999 - 2010) |
1 oz. Silver Lunar (2008 - 2019) |
1 oz. Silver Lunar (2020 - Present) |
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Series I : Obverse
The obverse of the silver bullion coin displays the profile of her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley.
His initial's, "IRB" are inscribed directly below the Queen's neck.
The words "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and "1 DOLLAR" are displayed inside the outer perimeter of the silver bullion coin.
The 1 oz. silver bullion coins are issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, this means the coin 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 lunar silver bullion coin shows an image of the animal associated with each Chinese Lunar Calendar year.
Inside
the design, on one side of the lunar animal is the 'Year of Issue' and
on the other side is the Chinese Symbol that represents it.
This side also displays the weight "1 OZ" and purity of the coin "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.
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Note: The Lunar Series I, Year of the Rabbit bullion coin, issued in 1999, displayed a special ‘P100’ mint mark. It represents The Perth Mint's "100th Anniversary." 1999 was the only year a Series I silver lunar coin had a Mint Mark.
Series I - Reverse Coin photo provided courtesy of The Coin page
Series II : Obverse
Inscribed along the top of the silver bullion coin are "ELIZABETH II" and "AUSTRALIA."
Along the bottom of the Australian Lunar silver bullion coin is the coin's weight "1OZ" and the coin's silver purity of "9999 Ag."
The coin's 'Year of Issue,' and the face value of "1 DOLLAR" is also displayed along the bottom half of the silver coin.
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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 side of the series II, Australian Lunar Silver bullion coin has a universal design for each different sized coin, for a specific year.
The reverse of the 2019's 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 Silver Lunar bullion coin is the Chinese symbol that represents the calendar animal.
The "P" on the reverse side is the Mint Mark for The Perth Mint.
Both the Series I & II silver bullion coins have Reeded Edges.
Lastly, each year, the initials of the reverse side's designer can be found on the reverse side, the placement of the initials change from year to year.
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 "1OZ" (troy) and purity "9999 Ag"
The coin's face value of "1 DOLLAR" is also displayed along the bottom of the silver bullion coin.
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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 represents the 'Mint Mark' of the Perth Mint.
The Australian Silver Lunar bullion coins have Reeded Edges.
Series III - Reverse side photo provided courtesy of The Perth Mint
The Chinese Calendar
In 2637 B.C., a Chinese Emperor named Huangdi invented the Chinese Calendar. The Chinese calendar is based on a twelve-year cycle of astronomical observations of the sun and the phases of the moon. Each year in that twelve-year cycle has an animal sign. The Chinese believe each animal has a profound influence on those born under the year of its rule. |
Series I:...............,1999 - 2010
Series II:...........,...2008 - 2019
Series III:...........,..2020 - Present
IRA Approved:........Yes
Coin Grade:............Uncirculated
Face Value:............$1 AUD
Silver Content:.......1 troy oz. (ozt.)
Total Weight:.........31.135 grams
Purity:...................99.90% / .999 (1999 - 2017)
Purity:...................99.99% / .9999 (2018 - Present
Diameter:..............40.60mm (Series I)
Diameter:..............45.60mm (Series II)
Diameter:..............40.60mm (Series III)
Thickness:.............4.00mm (Series I)
Thickness:.............2.60mm (Series II)
Thickness:.............3.21mm (Series III)
Mint Mark:..............Series I - No
Mint Mark:..............Series II - Yes ("P" = Perth Mint)
Designer:...............Ian Rank-Broadley (obverse - Series I & II)
Designer:...............Jody Clark (obverse - Series III)
Edge:.....................Reeded
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Year Sales Mintage Lunar Animal
1999.........63,644..................300,000...........................Rabbit
2000.........118,697.................300,000...........................Dragon
2001.........71,301..................300,000...........................Snake
2002.........99,632..................300,000...........................Horse
2003.........102,164..................300,000...........................Goat
2004.........105,680..................300,000...........................Monkey
2005.........92,691..................300,000...........................Rooster
2006.........98,825..................300,000...........................Dog
2007.........87,009..................300,000...........................Pig
2008.........59,623..................mint to order...................Mouse
2009.........52,267..................mint to order...................Ox
2010.........56,077..................mint to order...................Tiger
Series I photos courtesy of
Year Sales Mintage Lunar Animal
2008.........300,000..................300,000...........................Mouse
2009.........300,000..................300,000...........................Ox
2010.........300,000..................300,000...........................Tiger
2011.........300,000..................300,000...........................Rabbit
2012.........300,000..................300,000...........................Dragon
2013.........300,000..................300,000...........................Snake
2014.........300,000..................300,000...........................Horse
2015.........300,000..................300,000...........................Goat
2016.........300,000..................300,000...........................Monkey
2017.........300,000..................300,000...........................Rooster
2018.........300,000..................300,000...........................Dog
2019.........300,000..................300,000...........................Pig
Year Sales Mintage Lunar Animal
2020...........300,000.................300,000.......................Mouse/Rat
2021.........300,000.................300,000.......................Ox
2022.........300,000.................300,000.......................Tiger
2023.........TBA.................300,000.......................Rabbit
TBA - to be announced
Mintage figures were last updated on 03/01/23
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