Product Description

• Eighth release of the twelve-year Lunar Series III, dedicated to the Year of the Goat 2027
• 1/10 ounce of 999.9 fine gold with a weight of 3.11 grams
• Highest collector grade proof quality
• Limited mintage of only 2,500 pieces worldwide
• With numbered certificate of authenticity
• Delivered in the original case

The Year of the Goat 2027 gold coin from The Perth Mint continues Lunar Series III in its eighth year and shows a goat in a rocky mountain landscape.

Product Details

A tenth of an ounce of fine gold in mirrored perfection

Struck from 999.9 fine gold, this release carries 3.11 grams of pure precious metal and reaches the most demanding grade of the collector market in proof quality. With a diameter of 16.60 millimeters, the piece rests feather-light in the hand, and on this compact striking surface every line of the design has to sit precisely for the scene to remain legible.

In numismatics, the term proof quality stands for mirror-smooth fields and the finest contrasts between matte and glossy areas, as they arise only in elaborately produced collector strikes. Struck onto the coin is a face value of 15 dollars, complemented by the details of weight and fineness on the obverse. Accompanying the coin is a numbered certificate of authenticity documenting its place within the strictly limited mintage of 2,500 pieces.

Motif and Design

A goat in the rugged mountains

The main motif shows a goat standing on stony ground and looking into the distance with calm attentiveness. Behind the animal a rugged landscape opens up, with a tree rising from it and giving the scene a quiet counterpoint to the hard rock. The highly detailed depiction works fleece, horns and stone out so finely that the light travels across the surface as the coin is turned, revealing ever new nuances.

Also integrated into the design are the Chinese character for goat, which sets a calligraphic point of rest within the picture, along with the inscription GOAT 2027 and the traditional P mintmark of The Perth Mint, which acts as a quiet seal of origin.

The obverse bears the portrait of King Charles III designed by Dan Thorne and is completed by the details of weight, fineness and face value. In this way the release combines sovereign authority with full transparency about its precious metal content, and collectors find the most important data permanently struck into the fine gold.

Historical and Cultural Background

How the goat won eighth place in the zodiac

According to an old Chinese legend, the emperor ordered a great race among all the animals of the earth in order to determine the twelve places of the lunar calendar. On the way to the finish, the gentle and determined goat joined forces with the monkey and the rooster, and together the three crossed a wide river. The goat led the group to the far bank and finally reached the finish in eighth place, which is how its eighth rank in the Chinese zodiac calendar came about.

People born in a Year of the Goat are traditionally regarded as gentle, creative and compassionate. Attributed to them are a calm nature, resilience, artistic talent and a particularly considered approach to life. Precisely this mixture finds its picture in the motif, since a goat among hard rock stands for composure and self-assertion at once.

Lunar Series III accompanies the Chinese zodiac across twelve years, and with the Year of the Goat it reaches its eighth release. Chinese New Year issues have developed over the years into an established collecting field with international demand, in which each animal returns only once every twelve years.

Exclusivity and Investment Value

Only 2,500 pieces for the worldwide market

With a worldwide mintage of 2,500 pieces, this release remains tightly limited measured against the demand that lunar motifs regularly generate in the international collector market. Anyone acquiring one secures one of few points of access to the goat year in gold.

Forming the material core is a tenth of an ounce of 999.9 fine gold, a globally traded store of value proven over centuries. Added to this metal value in limited collector strikes is a premium regularly drawn from rarity, condition and the popularity of the theme. Small gold denominations find buyers especially easily on the secondary market, because the entry price remains manageable even for newcomers.

Secure one of the few examples of this strictly limited coin before it sells out.

Special Features

Small in format, dense in effect

At 3.11 grams of fine gold and a diameter of 16.60 millimeters, this strike ranks among the daintiest formats of the collector market, and that is exactly where its appeal lies. Held between two fingers it feels like a small piece of jewellery, while the mirrored fields respond to every movement of the light. Anyone looking more closely discovers a complete landscape with animal, rock and tree on this compact surface.

For pricing, what counts is the gold content, and a tenth of an ounce is an internationally established denomination with a clear basis for comparison. Its low outlay also makes it the most comfortable way to build a run across several years without tying up the budget in a single year of issue. From reliable metal value and a mintage of 2,500 pieces arises a substance that appeals to collectors and investors alike.

What makes this coin special?

A tenth of an ounce of 999.9 fine gold in proof quality, the image of a goat in the rugged mountains and a worldwide mintage of only 2,500 pieces meet here in the eighth release of Lunar Series III.

Storage

At Superior Coins, your coin collection is especially dear to us. Hence why we developed our Superior Boxes with a unique, multifunctional inlay tailored perfectly to your needs. You can choose to store the inlay safely and space-efficiently in our compact Security Box, ideal for safe-deposit lockers, or place it in one of our elegantly designed presentation boxes.

This way, your collection remains protected in your private safe while allowing you to enjoy the beautiful display of your valuable pieces at any time with style and pride. Discover the variety of our high-quality boxes and experience how presentation and security come together perfectly at Superior Coins.

Delivery and Service

Decide for yourself whether your coin will be delivered in the original case or in one of our exclusive Superior Boxes. The numbered certificate of authenticity fits securely in both packaging options. Upon request, we can store your Superior Box in our in-house, fully insured vault until your collection is complete. Alternatively, you are welcome to send us your coins, and we will place them with the utmost care into the designated Superior Box and gladly assist you in completing your collection.

Personal Support & Maximum Security

We provide you with comprehensive and personal advice at any time, to jointly assemble the optimal overall package tailored to your individual goals and wishes. You can also make use of our subscription service so that you never miss a new release in your collection.

Of course, you will receive all relevant documents from us, including meaningful images for your insurance, directly upon delivery.

Rely on our many years of experience, maximum reliability, and state-of-the-art security standards. Your valuable pieces are in the best hands with Superior Coins. We accompany you with the greatest care and personal service on your path to a unique and value-retaining collection.

FAQ

Your Questions, Competently Answered

• How is this Year of the Goat gold coin delivered?
  You receive the piece in its original case together with a numbered certificate of authenticity confirming authenticity and its place within the mintage of 2,500 pieces.
• Why is a tenth of an ounce of gold worthwhile as a collector piece?
  The small format keeps the price per year of issue low, so a run covering the Chinese zodiac can be built across twelve years without tying up the budget in a single piece.
• What should I bear in mind when handling a coin in proof quality?
  Pick the piece up only by the rim or with cotton gloves and otherwise leave it in the case, because on small mirrored surfaces even a single fingerprint stands out clearly.
• How easily can such a small gold coin be sold again?
  Small denominations appeal to a broad circle of buyers because the entry price is low, and complete pieces with case and certificate are the ones sought first.
• Is the release suitable as a gift for a goat birth year?
  Anyone born in 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015 or 2027 stands under the sign of the goat, which makes the coin a very personal present for births, christenings and birthdays.
• Will Superior Coins keep me informed about coming lunar releases?
  Through our subscription service we notify you of new years of issue in good time, so your Chinese zodiac collection keeps growing without gaps.