Product Description

• Eighth issue of the twelve-year Lunar III series
• 1 ounce of 999.9 pure gold
• Minting quality brilliant uncirculated
• Limited mintage of only 30,000 pieces worldwide
• 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 combines a strongly narrative motif with the clear counter-value of one ounce of fine gold.

Product Details

One ounce of fine gold in fresh minting lustre

Struck from 31.1 grams of 999.9 gold, this issue corresponds precisely to one 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 32.60 millimeters, the coin rests in balanced fashion in the hand and lets the motif take effect across its entire surface.

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 surface from contact and abrasion while keeping the coin 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 from one another in sculptural fashion.

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 100 dollars. In this way the Year of the Goat 2027 issue carries across both faces the complete information 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 therefore carries a meaning of its own, one that still shapes the rhythm of 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. Such attributions turn the goat year into 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

A limited mintage with the counter-value of one ounce of gold

The worldwide mintage comprises 30,000 pieces. For a bullion coin this remains a manageable figure, all the more so because the zodiac motifs of the range have been sought after well beyond the pure precious metals trade for years.

For investors, the issue combines the intrinsic value of 999.9 gold with the thematic appeal of a completed year of issue. Since every year appears only once, collectors adding to their sets later encounter a supply that no longer grows, which gives demand on the secondary market a dynamic of its own.

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

Special Features

An ounce you notice immediately

The ounce of gold weighs 31.1 grams and unfolds a presence in the hand that smaller units cannot match. Across 32.60 millimeters of diameter the motif is laid out generously, 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. The ounce counts worldwide as the standard unit, is priced at every major trading centre and can accordingly be sold without delay. This close link to the world market supports price formation and eases resale.

What makes this coin special?

The eighth issue of the Lunar III series combines a richly detailed engraved goat motif in brilliant uncirculated quality with one ounce of 999.9 gold and a worldwide mintage of 30,000 pieces.

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 surface while keeping the motif visible.
• 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.
• How does this bullion coin differ from a collector issue?
  It follows the logic of a bullion coin, where the gold content comes first, yet links that content to the motif programme of a twelve-year zodiac range.
• Can the issue be combined with other sizes of the range?
  The ounce forms the core of many collections and can be complemented with smaller or larger units of the same year, as far as these are available.
• 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 brings a tangible gold value with it at the same time.
• 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.