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The Perth Mint's first Australian Lunar Gold Bullion Coins started with the Year of the Mouse/Rat, in 1996, and ended in 2007 with the Year of the Pig.
The Series II Lunar Gold coins began in 2008 and ended in 2019, now the Series III edition of the bullion coins have 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 will often bring higher premiums to their sale price.
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
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,
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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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
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
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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