Product Description

• Eighth release of the twelve-year Australian Lunar Series III, dedicated to the Year of the Goat 2027
• 1/2 ounce of 999.9 fine silver with a weight of 15.55 grams
• Highest collector grade proof quality
• Limited mintage of only 4,000 pieces worldwide
• With numbered certificate of authenticity
• Delivered in the original case

The Year of the Goat 2027 silver coin from The Perth Mint continues the Australian Lunar Series III in its eighth year and shows three goats in a peaceful rocky landscape.

Product Details

Half an ounce of fine silver in mirrored perfection

Struck from 999.9 fine silver, this release carries 15.55 grams of pure precious metal and reaches the most demanding grade of the collector market in proof quality. With a diameter of 32.60 millimeters, the striking surface is remarkably generous for half an ounce, which gives the highly detailed motif ample room and lets the individual pictorial layers stand clearly apart from one another.

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. The face value of 50 CENTS along with the details of weight and fineness struck into the obverse make the essential data directly readable on the piece itself. Accompanying the release is a numbered certificate of authenticity documenting its place within the strictly limited mintage of 4,000 pieces.

Motif and Design

Three goats, a plum tree and an ancient wish for good fortune

The main motif gathers three animals in a rocky setting, a mature goat, a young goat and a kid, resting and grazing together. The highly detailed depiction lets fleece, horns and stone light up in shifting reflections as the coin is turned, and the scene appears calm and sheltered.

The design takes up the traditional Chinese saying “Three goats bring good fortune” (Sān yáng kāi tài), which stands for the end of winter, the beginning of spring as well as renewal, prosperity and auspicious new beginnings. A blossoming plum tree completes the composition and carries the symbolism of purity, resilience and hope into the picture. Added to this are the Chinese character for goat, 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 silver.

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. The eighth sign therefore ranks among the most sensitive of the cycle, and 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.

The Australian Lunar Series III accompanies this cycle across twelve years, and with the Year of the Goat it reaches its eighth release. Anyone who has followed the series from the start closes a further gap with this piece, while newcomers find an entry point through one of the friendliest motifs of the zodiac.

Exclusivity and Investment Value

Only 4,000 pieces for the worldwide market

With a worldwide mintage of 4,000 pieces, this release remains clearly below the demand that lunar motifs regularly generate in the international collector market. Anyone acquiring a piece secures one of few points of access to the goat year within this series.

Forming the material core is half an ounce of 999.9 fine silver, 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. Lunar releases often develop their own dynamics on the secondary market, because demand comes not only from collecting circles but also from the gift-giving occasions surrounding each zodiac year.

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

Special Features

A manageable format with tangible substance

Half an ounce, at 15.55 grams of fine silver, settles pleasantly cool and compact into the palm of the hand without lacking the presence of a large strike. The diameter of 32.60 millimeters spreads this weight across a broad surface, so the piece rests flat and the motif can be viewed almost like a small relief. Mirrored fields and fine matte areas respond to every movement of the light.

The half-ounce format has proven itself as an entry size in the collector market, because it keeps the outlay per release manageable and thereby eases the building of a complete run of twelve. For resale, what counts above all is the clear weight specification, which is internationally unambiguous and keeps pricing transparent. From the combination of reliable metal value and a mintage of 4,000 pieces arises a substance that appeals to collectors and investors alike.

What makes this coin special?

Half an ounce of 999.9 fine silver in proof quality, the good-fortune motif of the three goats and a worldwide mintage of only 4,000 pieces meet here in the eighth release of the Australian 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 silver 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 4,000 pieces.
• What should I bear in mind when handling a coin in proof quality?
  Touch the piece only by the rim or with cotton gloves and otherwise leave it in the case, so that the mirrored surfaces remain free of fingerprints.
• Who is this release suited to as a gift?
  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 birthdays, weddings and family celebrations.
• Why is the half ounce a good entry into the lunar series?
  The smaller format keeps the outlay per year moderate, so the twelve animals of the cycle can be completed into a full run over the years without great effort.
• How does the mintage of 4,000 pieces affect a later sale?
  Limited mintages meet a correspondingly narrow supply on the secondary market, and pieces presented complete with case and certificate tend to find interested buyers more quickly.
• Can I obtain the further releases of this series through Superior Coins?
  Through our subscription service we notify you of coming years in good time, so your Chinese zodiac collection grows without gaps year after year.