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Last Updated on 04/26/2024

1 oz. Australian Lunar
Silver Bullion Coin
Series I, II, & III

1999 - Present

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.

Design of the
1 oz. Australian Lunar Silver
Series I, II, & III - 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:

• ELIZABETH II
• AUSTRALIA
• • 1 DOLLARS •
  
• IRB - designer's initials below the Queen's neck

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:

• Year of Issue
• 1 OZ 999 SILVER
  
• 龍 - Chinese for Dragon
  

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

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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:

• ELIZABETH II
• AUSTRALIA
• 1OZ 9999 Ag
• Year of Issue
• 1 DOLLARS
• IRB - designer's initials below Queen's neck
  

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:

• 猪 - Chinese for Pig
  
• Year of the Pig
• P - the mint mark for the Perth Mint.
• AH - designer's initials on the first leaf of the tree branch, above the pigs

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.

• ELIZABETH II  1952 - 2022  •
  
• AUSTRALIA
• •  1oz 9999 Ag  
• 1 DOLLARS  •
  
• JC - Jody Clark's initials on the Queen's shoulder.

The Edge on the silver bullion coin is reeded.

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.

Micro-Laser Engraved Letter
2024 Year of the Dragon

Inscriptions:

• 龍 - Chinese for Dragon
  
• DRAGON
  
•  Year of Issue
• P125 - the mint mark for the Perth Mint's 125th Anniversary
  
• IJ - initials for the designer of the reverse side
  
• P - micro-laser-engraved security feature

The Edge on the silver bullion coin is reeded.

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

1 oz. Australian Lunar Silver
Series I, II, & III
Coin Information:

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)

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

Designer:...............Jody Clark, David Thorne (obverse - Series III)

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

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1 oz. Australian Lunar Silver Coin
Bullion Series I, II, & III
Mintage Figures:

Silver Australian Lunar - Series I
1999 to 2010

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

The Coin Page

Silver Australian Lunar - Series II
 2008 to 2019

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

Silver Australian Lunar - Series III
2020 to Present

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.........300,000.................300,000.......................Rabbit

TBA - to be announced

Mintage figures were last updated on 03/01/23

We are waiting on the Perth Mint to update their mintage figures

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