Expert Valuation and Purchase of Australian Gold Lunar Series Coins
Perth Mint Gold Lunar Coins debuted in 1996, and since then, sellers have seen these coins gain lasting popularity among collectors and investors worldwide. Over the decades, Perth has reinvented its lunar-themed designs, building a collection highly sought after in the marketplace. Each Perth Mint Lunar Collection begins with the Year of the Mouse, the first in the Zodiac’s 12-year cycle, and concludes with the Year of the Pig.
Perth Mint Lunar Collections
As introduced in 1996, the Perth Mint has released several Lunar Series coins since that time. By 2020, three complete cycles of gold coins exist, each one tied directly to the Zodiac’s 12-year cycle. These are the following collections:
- Lunar Series I (1996-2007)
- Lunar Series II (2008-2019)
- Lunar Series III (2020-2031)
At DEIGOLDANDSILVERCOINS, we purchase coins from each of these Lunar Series with trusted evaluations and competitive offers.
Designs
Each Perth Mint Lunar Gold Coin showcases a monarch portrait on the obverse and a zodiac animal on the reverse. Every year features a unique animal tied to that specific date, including:
- Mouse
- Ox
- Tiger
- Rabbit
- Dragon
- Snake
- Horse
- Goat
- Monkey
- Rooster
- Dog
- Pig
Each date within a series highlights a single animal. From the beginning, the Perth Mint has designed distinct artwork for gold and silver coins. This has remained true through Series III, with the addition of platinum coins now sharing the gold designs.
As for monarch effigies, the coins have evolved across time:
- 1985-1997: Raphael Maklouf’s third-generation portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
- 1998-2019: Ian Rank-Broadley’s fourth-generation portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
- 2020-2024: Jody Clark’s effigy of Queen Elizabeth II
- 2025-present: Dan Thorne’s first Australian bust of King Charles III, left-profile without a crown
Characteristics of the Series
Across all versions of the Lunar Series, these coins are struck in .9999 pure gold and carry legal tender status in Australia. The bullion coins of Series I and II are available in a range of weights, such as:
- 1 oz
- ½ oz
- ¼ oz
- 1/10 oz
- 1/20 oz
Occasionally, higher weights such as 2 oz, 10 oz, and 1 kg are issued, usually for proof or special releases.
Each coin bears a face value in Australian Dollars (AUD), starting at $100 for the 1 oz coin, with fractional denominations set at $50 (½ oz), $25 (¼ oz), $10 (1/10 oz), and $5 (1/20 oz).
The Perth Mint also introduced proof coins with Lunar Series II, issued in limited quantities in select weights: 1 oz, ¼ oz, and 1/10 oz. These are scarcer and often command added interest.
Sell Lunar Series Gold Coins at DEIGOLDANDSILVERCOINS
If you are looking to sell Australian Gold Lunar Coins from any series, DEIGOLDANDSILVERCOINS provides secure, transparent, and rewarding transactions. You can contact us by phone, live chat, or email for direct assistance. Our experts evaluate every coin with care and ensure you receive competitive offers based on current market value.
DEIGOLDANDSILVERCOINS – Customer Commitment
At DEIGOLDANDSILVERCOINS, customer trust is at the center of what we do. From evaluations to final payments, we guarantee a process that is safe, transparent, and designed to give you confidence when selling your Lunar Series coins. Read our client testimonials to see how we consistently deliver excellence.
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