Perth Mint Lunar Gold Coins

The Perth Mint Lunar series features Lunar gold, Lunar silver, and Lunar platinum coins that commemorate the 12-year Chinese Calendar by showcasing each of its symbols on the reverse side of the coins. The Lunar gold coins are an excellent option for unique occasion gifts since Chinese culture believes each animal profoundly influences those born under the "ruling" year.

Gold Lunar Series I, II, and III

In 1996, the Mint began producing the first Australian Lunar Gold Coins series, which started with the "Year of Mouse" coin and ended in 2007 with the "Year of Pig" coin. Struck of .999 pure gold, these Gold Lunar Coins have a stunning design that quickly became popular among investors and collectors.

In 2008, the "Year of Mouse" coin was released and marked the beginning of the second Perth Mint Gold Lunar Coins series, expected to conclude in 2019. The second series comprises gold coins with .9999 purity. These gold coins are prized among investors and collectors due to their high value and demand. 

Additionally, they are commemorative Australian gold coins that are also legal tender. The Perth Mint bullion Lunar Series gold coins are considered the primary rival to the widely recognized Chinese Lunar Coins but with higher gold content.

Commencing with the 2020 "Year of the Mouse" coin, the third Perth Mint gold Lunar coins collection persists with its .9999 pure gold fineness, making it a highly sought-after choice amongst collectors and investors globally.

The Perth Mint has released multiple coins in the Lunar Series III collection as of September 2023. This is the Year of Rabbit. 

Folklore says the rabbit accomplished fourth in the Great Race, deciding the Lunar zodiac's animals. It represents every fourth Year in the 12-year lunar cycle. 

Those born under the Rabbits' influence in 2023 are said to have attributes like intellect, inventiveness, vigilance, and kindness. Earlier, the Perth Mint released the Year of the Rabbit Australian Lunar coins in 1999 and 2011.

Design of the Perth Mint Lunar Gold Coins

Each gold Perth Mint Lunar coin depicts one of the 12 animals from the Chinese Lunar calendar, which have been part of Chinese traditions for centuries. The animals include the dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, pig, mouse, ox, tiger, and rabbit. 

Each animal represents a particular value and virtue within Chinese culture, including the dragon, the only mythical creature. All the gold coins minted by the Perth Mint feature an image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse side, courtesy of the talented artist Ian Rank-Broadley. The text "Australia" and "Elizabeth II" are inscribed around the portrait.

Popular Perth Mint Lunar Gold Coins Available at BOLD

2023 Gold 1 oz Perth Lunar Year of the Rabbit BU

The most popular coin in the Lunar Series III gold Collection is the 1 oz gold coin. This coin has been part of the program since the first Lunar series was launched in 1996. At Perth Mint, every Lunar collection starts with the Year of the Mouse, the first year in the Chinese Lunar calendar, and ends with the Year of the Pig, the last year.

The Year of the Rabbit is the fourth cycle, following the mouse, ox, and tiger. 2023 is the Year of the Water Rabbit, and it is the first time since 1963 that this version of the year has appeared.

On the front of the 2023 1 oz gold Lunar Rabbit coin, you can see Jody Clark's final portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II held the throne of England for the longest period in history, lasting 70 years and 214 days.

The reverse design of the Coins depicts a rabbit joyfully running through a field. Ing Ing Jong created this design, which captures the rabbit in mid-leap, appearing as though it is soaring through the air.

BOLD also Offers Perth Lunar Year of the Rabbit Coins in Fractional Sizes:

• 2023 Gold 1/2 oz Perth Lunar Year of the Rabbit BU

• 2023 Gold 1/4 oz Perth Lunar Year of the Rabbit BU

If you want to enter the precious metals market without breaking the bank, fractional gold coins are a great choice. These smaller Lunar Rabbit coins are more accessible to store and more affordable than their larger counterparts. The market for these coins is also more fluid, making it easier to find buyers.

2022 Australia Perth Lunar Year of the Tiger 1 oz Gold BU

2022 marked the third animal in the Chinese zodiac's 12-year cycle, the Year of the Tiger.

2019 Gold 1/2 oz Australia Perth Lunar Pig

In 2019, the twelfth animal in the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle, the Year of the Pig, was celebrated. Concluding the Lunar Series II, the charming 2019 Gold 1/2 oz Australia Perth Lunar Pig coin will be a valuable addition to your collection that you will surely treasure.

Buy Perth Mint Lunar Gold Coins at BOLD

Invest in the Chinese zodiac with Gold Lunar Series coins, each made of .9999 fine gold and perfect for collectors. These stunning coins depict animals from the 12-year Chinese Lunar calendar, which holds significant influence over those born under its year of rule.

The Perth Mint Lunar gold coins are available at BOLD, offered at the lowest prices to ensure accessibility for buyers. 

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