In 1996, Perth Mint launched its Lunar Series collection with 1 oz gold coins showcasing unique images of the 12 animals from the Zodiac. Each year in the cycle brought its own distinctive design of the featured animal. Perth Mint has continued issuing these coins annually and is currently on its third iteration of the collection as of 2020. Today, you can find 1 oz Australian Lunar Gold Coins with random years available online at BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Comes with individual plastic capsules!
• Debuted in 1996!
• Varied years and designs available!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• The face value of $100 (AUD) is fully backed by the Australian government.
• The obverse of the coin features Queen Elizabeth II. T
• The reverse showcases various designs of the 12 animals of the Zodiac.
• Please note that we cannot guarantee a specific year or design; however, if you purchase multiples, you may receive matching items.

The Greeks adopted the Babylonian Zodiac and further developed it, assigning specific animals to each of the 12 signs. However, instead of using actual constellations, they associated each sign with a particular animal based on its characteristics and symbolism. For example, Aries is represented by the ram, Taurus by the bull, and so on.

All 1 oz Australian Lunar Gold Coins available at BullionMax come with individual plastic capsules. Our listing offers coins with random years and varied designs. We cannot guarantee a specific year or design in advance.

On the obverse of Australian Lunar Gold Coins, you’ll find an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, varying by year. There are three possible effigies of Her Majesty featured on these coins, with those dated 1998 to 2019 offering the most common image, that of Elizabeth II in right-profile relief with the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara.

The reverse side features different depictions of the animals of the Zodiac, depending on the year of issue. For example, coins issued in 1996, 2008, and 2020 feature a depiction of a mouse.

For any inquiries about these gold 1 oz coins, feel free to reach out to BullionMax at 800-729-3202. We’re here to assist you via phone, online chat, or email.