Product Description

• Eighth issue of the twelve-year Lunar III series
• 1/10 ounce of 999.9 pure gold
• Minting quality brilliant uncirculated
• Struck without a mintage limit
• Delivered in a protective coin capsule

With the Australian Lunar Series III Year of the Goat 2027 gold coin, The Perth Mint continues its twelve-year zodiac cycle in its eighth issue and transfers it into the manageable format of one tenth of an ounce.

Product Details

Fine gold in the smallest format of the range

Struck from 3.11 grams of 999.9 gold, this issue corresponds precisely to one tenth of an ounce of fine gold. The brilliant uncirculated quality shows the surface in its untouched condition immediately after striking, giving the motif an even, silky sheen. At a diameter of 16.60 millimeters, the coin rests so lightly in the hand that the density of the gold becomes all the more noticeable.

Production takes place at The Perth Mint, whose bullion coins are a firm presence in the international precious metals trade. Delivery is made in a protective coin capsule that shields the fine surface from contact and abrasion while keeping the motif visible.

Motif and Design

A goat between rock and open space

The reverse shows a highly detailed depiction of a goat in a rocky mountain landscape. The animal stands on stony ground, while a rugged landscape and a single tree can be made out in the background. Fine engraved lines model the coat and let the light travel across the surface, so that animal and landscape stand out clearly from one another in the smallest of spaces.

Integrated into the artistic design are the Chinese character for goat and the inscription GOAT 2027, which names the zodiac year. The traditional “P” mintmark logo of The Perth Mint completes the composition as a quiet sign of origin.

The obverse bears the portrait of King Charles III designed by Dan Thorne, complemented by the details of weight and fineness as well as the face value of 15 dollars. The Year of the Goat 2027 issue thus gathers on two small faces everything that identifies a bullion coin in the trade.

Historical and Cultural Background

The eighth animal in the cycle of twelve years

The goat is the eighth animal in the Chinese zodiac calendar. Every year of the cycle stands under the sign of one animal, and after twelve years the sequence begins again. Each zodiac year thus carries a meaning of its own, one that still shapes festivals and family stories across East Asia today.

People born in the Year of the Goat are traditionally considered gentle, creative and compassionate. They are credited with a calm disposition, resilience, artistic talent and a particularly thoughtful approach to life. These attributions make the goat year an occasion whose significance reaches far beyond the calendar.

Within the Australian Lunar Series III, the goat marks the eighth station of a twelve-year programme. Anyone following the range from the beginning recognises in each issue an artistic signature of its own and at the same time one link in a clearly defined overall composition.

Exclusivity and Investment Value

Pure gold value without a mintage limit

This issue appears without a mintage limit. What stands in the foreground is therefore not a number of pieces but the immediate counter-value of the fine gold it contains, which makes the entry particularly transparent.

For investors, one tenth of an ounce concentrates the intrinsic value of 999.9 gold in the smallest common unit. Small denominations are sought after worldwide because they allow a fine division of holdings and can be sold in partial quantities. The thematic link to the Chinese lunar calendar additionally gives the range a demand that reaches beyond the pure precious metals trade.

Secure your example of the Year of the Goat issue and lay a cornerstone for your Lunar collection.

Special Features

Few grams with high density

The tenth of an ounce of gold weighs 3.11 grams and feels heavier in the hand than its size of 16.60 millimeters would suggest. That is precisely the appeal of the small format, and the coin capsule keeps the surface in its original condition throughout.

Gold has asserted itself as a store of value for centuries, across currency and economic cycles. Small units are especially mobile in this respect, as they allow a sale in stages and find buyers even on a modest budget. This broad base of buyers supports price formation and eases resale.

What makes this coin special?

The eighth issue of the Lunar III series brings a richly detailed engraved goat motif in brilliant uncirculated quality onto one tenth of an ounce of 999.9 gold and thereby forms the smallest entry into the twelve-year zodiac range.

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 gold coin delivered?
  The coin reaches you in a protective coin capsule that preserves the brilliant uncirculated lustre and keeps the goat motif visible.
• Why does this issue carry no limited mintage?
  Bullion coins of this kind are struck according to market demand, so that the gold content rather than a cap on pieces forms the starting point for valuation.
• Who is the one-tenth-ounce format suited to?
  It suits everyone who wants to start with a manageable amount or build up holdings in small steps.
• Should I take the coin out of its capsule?
  For the sake of value retention it is best left inside, as skin oils and dust leave visible traces on fresh minting lustre.
• Can the issue be completed into a full range?
  The Lunar III series spans twelve zodiac years, and through our subscription service you receive every new release in your collection.
• How flexible is a later resale?
  Gold of 999.9 fineness is traded internationally, and small units in particular can be sold individually and therefore especially flexibly.