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Last Updated on 09/24/2024
In 1999, three years after the successful release of the Gold Lunar Bullion Coin, the Perth Mint introduced the Australian Lunar Silver Bullion Coins.
Since the Australian Lunar gold and silver bullion coins were released, they have become one of the most popular, modern bullion coins.
Earlier-minted Australian Lunar silver bullion coins can potentially have higher premiums due to the coin's proof-like finish and limited mintage. Buying the coin in its current year of production is the best way to obtain the Australian Lunar silver bullion coin with the lowest premiums.
Further down this page, you'll find a list of reputable bullion dealers who sell the silver bullion coin.
Series I : Obverse
The obverse of the silver bullion coin displays the profile of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley.
Inscriptions:
The Australian Lunar Silver Bullion Coin is a legal tender issued under the Australian Currency Act of 1965, ensuring its guarantee by the Australian Government.
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.
Inscriptions:
The Edge on the silver bullion coin is reeded.
Note: In 1999, the Series I Australian Lunar silver bullion coins featured a unique "P100" mint mark, commemorating the Perth Mint's "100th Anniversary." It was the only Series I silver lunar coin with a mint mark.
Series I - Reverse Coin photo provided courtesy of The Coin page
Series II : Obverse
The obverse side of the 2019 Australian Lunar Silver bullion coin displays the profile of Her Majesty, 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:
The Edge on the silver bullion coin is reeded.
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.
Series III - Obverse side 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:
The Edge on the silver bullion coin is reeded.
Note: The micro-engraved "letter" is designed to make the bullion coin more difficult to counterfeit.
Series III - Reverse side photo provided courtesy of The Perth Mint
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.
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)
Mint Mark:.................Series III - Yes ("P" = Perth Mint)
Obverse Designer:.....Ian Rank-Broadley (Series I & II) (1999-2018)
Obverse Designer:.....Jody Clark (Series III) (2019 - 2023)
Obverse Designer:.....David Thorne (Series III) (2024 - Present)
Reverse Designer:......Changes Yearly
Edge:........................Reeded
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Year Sales Mintage Lunar Animal
1999.........63,644..................300,000...........................Rabbit
P100 - mint mark for the Perth Mint's 100th Anniversary
2000.........118,697.................300,000...........................Dragon
Available at Walmart (while supplies last)2001.........71,301..................300,000...........................Snake
Available at Walmart (while supplies last)2002.........99,632..................300,000...........................Horse
Available at Walmart (while supplies last)2003.........102,164..................300,000...........................Goat
Available at Walmart (while supplies last)2004.........105,680..................300,000...........................Monkey
Available at Walmart (while supplies last)2005.........92,691..................300,000...........................Rooster
Available at Walmart (while supplies last)2006.........98,825..................300,000...........................Dog
Available at Walmart (while supplies last)2007.........87,009..................300,000...........................Pig
Available at Walmart (while supplies last)2008.........59,623..................mint to order...................Mouse
Available at BGASC (while supplies last)2009.........52,267..................mint to order...................Ox
Available at Walmart (while supplies last)2010.........56,077..................mint to order...................Tiger
Available at Walmart (while supplies last)Series I photos courtesy of
The Coin Page
Year Sales Mintage Lunar Animal
2008.........300,000..................300,000...........................Mouse
Available at Walmart (while supplies last)2009.........300,000..................300,000...........................Ox
Available at Walmart (while supplies last)2010.........300,000..................300,000...........................Tiger
Available at Walmart (while supplies last)2011.........300,000..................300,000...........................Rabbit
Available at Walmart (while supplies last)2012.........300,000..................300,000...........................Dragon
Available at Walmart (while supplies last)2013.........300,000..................300,000...........................Snake
Available at Walmart (while supplies last)2014.........300,000..................300,000...........................Horse
Available at Walmart (while supplies last)2015.........300,000..................300,000...........................Goat
Available at Walmart (while supplies last)2016.........300,000..................300,000...........................Monkey
Available at Walmart (while supplies last)2017.........300,000..................300,000...........................Rooster
Available at Walmart (while supplies last)2018.........300,000..................300,000...........................Dog
Available at Walmart (while supplies last)2019.........300,000..................300,000...........................Pig
Available at Walmart (while supplies last)Year Sales Mintage Lunar Animal
2020...........300,000.................300,000.......................Mouse/Rat
Available at Walmart (while supplies last)2021.........300,000.................300,000.......................Ox
Available at SD Bullion (while supplies last)2022.........300,000.................300,000.......................Tiger
Available at Walmart (while supplies last)2023.........300,000.................300,000.......................Rabbit
Available at BGASC (while supplies last)2024.........300,000.................300,000.......................Dragon
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