Product Description

• Eighth issue of the twelve-year Lunar III series
• 1/4 ounce of 999.9 pure gold
• Minting quality proof
• Limited mintage of only 3,500 pieces worldwide
• With numbered certificate of authenticity
• Delivered in the original case

With the Lunar Series III Year of the Goat 2027 gold coin, The Perth Mint presents the eighth issue of its twelve-year zodiac range, addressing discerning collectors as well as value-oriented investors.

Product Details

Fine gold in accomplished minting quality

Struck from 7.78 grams of 999.9 gold, this issue corresponds precisely to a quarter ounce of fine gold. The proof quality gives the fields a mirror-like appearance, allowing the frosted areas of the motif to stand out clearly against them. At a diameter of 20.60 millimeters, the coin sits delicately in the hand and still conveys the dense substance of the precious metal.

Production takes place at The Perth Mint, whose strikes are internationally associated with precision and consistent care. A numbered certificate of authenticity accompanies the coin inside the original case and identifies every piece of this issue unmistakably. In this way the coin reaches the collector in a condition that preserves the fine contrasts of the surface unchanged.

Motif and Design

An animal 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 tree emerge in the background. Fine engraved lines model the coat and capture the light in shifting gradations, so that the compact surface of the quarter ounce unfolds a surprising amount of depth.

Integrated into the artistic design are the Chinese character for goat and the inscription GOAT 2027, which names the year of issue. The traditional “P” mintmark of The Perth Mint completes the composition as a quiet seal of origin and points to one of the most renowned minting facilities in the world.

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 25 dollars. In this way the Year of the Goat 2027 issue unites the visual language of the Chinese lunar calendar with the classic specifications of an official collector’s coin.

Historical and Cultural Background

How the goat won its eighth rank

According to an ancient 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. Together the three crossed a wide river, with the goat leading the group to the other bank and finally reaching the finish in eighth place. From this account its eighth rank in the Chinese zodiac is derived.

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. Such attributions have accompanied the lunar calendar for centuries and turn every zodiac year into an occasion whose meaning reaches far beyond the calendar.

Within the Lunar III series, the goat marks the eighth station of a twelve-year cycle. Anyone following the range from the beginning recognises in each issue an independent artistic interpretation and at the same time one link in a clearly defined overall composition.

Exclusivity and Investment Value

Strictly limited and internationally sought after

The worldwide mintage comprises only 3,500 pieces. The availability of this gold coin therefore remains well below the international demand for zodiac motifs, which has broadened steadily in recent years.

For investors, the issue combines the intrinsic value of 999.9 gold with a collector premium arising from the limited mintage and the series context. In twelve-year ranges in particular, additional demand regularly emerges because collectors add missing years later and encounter a restricted supply while doing so.

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

Special Features

A small format with dense substance

The quarter ounce of gold weighs 7.78 grams and makes it immediately noticeable how much mass is contained in such a compact round. The mirror-like fields respond to every movement of the light, while the frosted areas of the motif form a calm counterpoint and give the small format a surprisingly sculptural effect.

Gold has asserted itself as a store of value for centuries, across currency and economic cycles. Smaller units carry a practical advantage here, as they can be sold more flexibly than large weight classes and find buyers even on a limited budget. This broad base of buyers supports price formation and eases a later resale.

What makes this coin special?

The eighth issue of the Lunar III series brings together a richly detailed engraved goat motif in proof quality with a worldwide mintage of only 3,500 pieces in the manageable quarter-ounce format.

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

• What is included in the delivery of this gold coin?
  The coin arrives in the original case and is accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity. On request, a Superior Box takes over the presentation.
• Is the quarter ounce suitable as an entry point into the Lunar III series?
  The small format requires a lower outlay than larger weight classes and can be complemented later with further issues of the twelve-year range.
• What should I bear in mind with a coin in proof quality?
  Mirror-like fields take fingerprints easily, which is why the coin is best kept in its case and handled only by the rim with gloves when necessary.
• Does the coin work as a gift for a family member born in a goat year?
  The clear reference to the Year of the Goat 2027 makes the issue a personal present that gains further stature through the case and the certificate.
• How can the coin be sold on at a later date?
  Gold of 999.9 fineness is traded internationally, and the limited mintage of 3,500 pieces in complete original packaging provides additional support in the collector market.
• Does Superior Coins assist in building the complete series?
  Through the subscription service you receive every new release in your collection, and on request we store your pieces in the insured vault until the set is complete.