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In 2000, four years after the Perth Mint started to mint the Australian Lunar Gold Bullion Series of Coins, the mint added 3 more bullion coins to their popular bullion series.
That year, they introduced the 2 oz., 10 oz., and 1 kilo. Gold bullion coins to investors.
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Series I : Obverse
The obverse of the Australian Lunar Gold Coin - Bullion Series I displays the profile of Queen Elizabeth II, by designer Ian Rank-Broadley.
His initial's "IRB," although hard to see in the photo, are engraved directly below the Queen's neck.
"ELIZABETH II" and "AUSTRALIA" are all displayed inside the outer perimeter of the gold bullion coin.
Displayed at the bottom of the 2 oz. gold bullion coin is its legal tender Face Value of "200 DOLLARS."
Minted as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act of 1965, the gold bullion coin is guaranteed by the Government of Australia
Series I : Obverse Coin photo courtesy of Dreamstime
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 Lunar Animal is the Chinese Symbol that represents it and on the other is the bullion coins 'Year of Issue.'
Displayed below the Lunar Animal is the gold bullion coin's weight "2 OZ" and the bullion coin's purity of "9999 GOLD."
Series I : Reverse Coin photo Courtesy of the Coin Page
Series II : Obverse
The center piece of the obverse side on all Australian bullion coins is that of her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the II.
The design of the Queen on the Australian Lunar Gold bullion coin was created by Ian Rank-Broadley, his initials "IRB" are inscribed directly below the Queen's neck.
The Queen's name "ELIZABETH II" and "AUSTRALIA" are inscribed along the top half of the gold bullion coin.
Along the bottom of the gold coin is the coin's weight of "2OZ" and purity of "9999 GOLD."
The coin's Year of Issue and Face Value of "200 DOLLARS" is also displayed along the bottom half of the Series II coin.
Obverse side photo provided courtesy of The Perth Mint
Series II : Reverse
The 2019's Series II, Australian Lunar Gold bullion coin shows a Dappled Pig, standing in the outback, with a branch of flowers above it.
Inscribed above the Lunar Pig is the Chinese symbol that represents the lunar calendar animal.
Along the bottom of the 2019 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.
Reverse side photo provided courtesy of The Perth Mint
Brief History of the
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Series I:................2000 - 2007
Series II:...............2008 - Present
IRA Approved:.......Yes
Coin Grade:...........Uncirculated
Face Value:...........$200 AUD
Gold Content:........2 troy oz. (ozt.)
Total Weight:.........62.215 grams
Purity:...................99.99% / .9999
Diameter:..............41.10 mm
Thickness:.............3.90 mm
Mint Mark:.............Series I - No / Series II - Yes ("P" = Perth Mint)
Designer:..............Ian Rank-Broadley (obverse)
Edge:....................Reeded
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Year.....Sales......Animal
2000.....2,342......Dragon
2001.....1,295......Snake
2002.....1,291......Horse
2003.....1,355......Goat
2004.....1,470......Monkey
2005.....2,129......Rooster
2006.....2,460......Dog
2007.....3,613......Pig
Year.....Sales......Mintage......Lunar Animal
2008.......677.......unlimited.......Mouse
2009.....1,338......unlimited........Ox
2010.....5,340......unlimited........Tiger
2011.....4,209......unlimited........Rabbit
2012.....5,986......unlimited........Dragon
2013.....6,693......unlimited........Snake
2014.....4,887......unlimited........Horse
2015.....3,255......unlimited........Goat
2016.....4,472......unlimited........Monkey
2017.....3,729......unlimited........Rooster
2018.....3,102......unlimited........Dog
2019......1,526......unlimited........Pig
Mintage figures were last updated on 03/20/19, by the Perth Mint
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