Product Description

• Eighth issue of the new Lunar series from the Royal Australian Mint
• 1 ounce of 999.9 gold
• Proof quality, the highest minting standard, in a domed strike
• Limited mintage of only 750 pieces worldwide
• With numbered certificate of authenticity
• Delivered in the original Royal Australian Mint case with outer box

With the gold coin for the Year of the Goat 2027, the Royal Australian Mint continues its new Lunar series and combines the symbolic power of the Chinese lunar calendar with an unusually sculptural, domed coin format.

Product Details

One ounce of pure gold in a domed format

Struck from one ounce of 999.9 gold in proof quality, the highest minting standard, this issue reaches a level of the finest numismatic workmanship. The weight of 31.1 grams is spread across a diameter of 38.51 millimeters, which gives the coin a generous presence in the hand and leaves ample room for the motif.

The domed strike sets this piece apart from flat coin formats. Both sides follow a curved surface, so that light travels across the mirrored fields and reveals new reflections with every viewing angle. The Royal Australian Mint produces the issue in a strictly limited number and includes a numbered certificate of authenticity with every piece.

Motif and Design

Gentle calm among ripe persimmons

The reverse shows a goat against a background of persimmons, which stand for prosperity and good fortune in Chinese culture. The fruits frame the animal in quiet abundance and create a dense pictorial field across which the light and shade of the curved surface are distributed.

The design also names YEAR OF THE GOAT along with the Chinese character for goat, and it lists the weight and the fineness of the coin.

The obverse carries the lunar calendar wheel with all twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. At its center appears the effigy of King Charles III created by Dan Thorne, together with the face value of 100 dollars and the year of issue 2027. Sovereign authority thus meets the cyclical thinking of the lunar calendar that carries the Lunar series from year to year.

Historical and Cultural Background

The eighth animal of the Chinese lunar calendar

After the horse in 2026, the goat follows as the eighth animal in the Chinese zodiac calendar. Creativity, compassion and gentleness are attributed to this sign. People born in the Year of the Goat are considered sensitive, friendly, imaginative and in need of harmony. They frequently possess a pronounced sense of beauty and approach their surroundings with calm and consideration.

The Lunar series of the Royal Australian Mint is dedicated to the twelve zodiac signs of the traditional Chinese lunar calendar. Each year, a different animal with its handed-down characteristics and its particular symbolism moves to the center of the design. Mouse, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake and horse are followed by the goat in 2027. The annually changing motifs and the characteristic domed strike make the range an independent interpretation of the tradition-rich lunar theme.

Exclusivity and Investment Value

A strictly limited number with a long-term view

Only 750 pieces of this issue are created worldwide, which makes it a decidedly scarce position within the young Lunar series. Anyone building a run of annual issues therefore decides early, because a mintage this small can later be completed only through the secondary market.

For investors, the coin combines the intrinsic value of 999.9 gold with a collector premium that draws on limited availability and demand. Lunar motifs rank among the most widely collected themes in the precious metals field internationally, which gives the secondary market for such issues a dynamic of its own.

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

Special Features

Substance that can be felt immediately

One ounce of gold unfolds an immediate physical presence when held. Across a diameter of 38.51 millimeters, the domed surface additionally acts like a shallow bowl that gathers the light and lends depth to the motif, while the polished fields answer every movement of the hand with a fresh reflection.

Standardized ounce weights are firmly established in international trade and can be assessed clearly at any time, which eases price formation and resale. Gold has maintained its role as a store of value across centuries, and the small mintage supports the collector share of the price.

What makes this coin special?

The combination of a domed strike, proof quality as the highest minting standard and a worldwide mintage of only 750 pieces gives this eighth Lunar issue an exceptional position within the series.

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?
  Delivery is made in the original Royal Australian Mint case with outer box and a numbered certificate of authenticity that confirms origin and limited mintage.
• What should I bear in mind when handling the domed strike?
  Touch the coin only with gloves or by its rim and keep it in its original packaging, so that the mirrored fields of the proof quality remain untouched.
• Is this issue suitable as a gift?
  For people born in the Year of the Goat it is a highly personal present, because the motif takes up the characteristics attributed to this sign such as creativity and compassion.
• What does the mintage of 750 pieces mean for a later sale?
  A worldwide mintage this small meets a tight supply on the secondary market, which is why well-preserved pieces with complete documentation remain sought after.
• Does the coin fit into a Lunar collection already under way?
  As the eighth issue it follows directly on from the Year of the Horse 2026 and completes a running series of annual issues without a gap, and our subscription service secures the coming motifs for you as well.
• Can Superior Coins store the coin for me?
  Upon request we will keep your piece in our fully insured vault until your collection is complete.