Product Description

• Eighth issue of the Australian Lunar Series III, dedicated to the Year of the Goat
• 1 ounce of silver with a fineness of 999.9, 31.1 grams
• Brilliant uncirculated quality
• Mintage limited worldwide to 300,000 pieces
• Delivered in a protective coin capsule, from 20 coins onwards in the original Perth Mint tube

With the Australian Lunar Series III Year of the Goat 2027, Perth Mint sets the eighth station of its twelve-year zodiac cycle and brings this year of the motif onto one ounce of 999.9 silver.

Product Details

One ounce of silver in the classic investment format

At 31.1 grams and with a fineness of 999.9, the issue matches exactly the unit by which the worldwide silver trade orients itself. Its diameter of 40.90 millimeters gives the motif a surface on which the fine lines of the engraving come across well.

The coin is struck in brilliant uncirculated quality. For bullion coins this is the customary grade, showing the fresh and even lustre of a newly minted piece. Instead of mirrored collector fields, a calm and bright image of silver remains in which the contours of the depiction stay clearly legible.

Motif and Design

A family in the shelter of the rocks

The reverse shows a fully grown goat, a young goat and a kid resting and grazing together amid rocky surroundings. A blossoming plum tree completes the landscape and gives the scene its peaceful mood. Worked out in rich detail, the result is an image that holds the eye on this small surface longer than expected.

The artful design also includes the Chinese character for goat, the inscription GOAT 2027 and the traditional P mintmark of Perth Mint.

The obverse bears the portrait of King Charles III designed by Dan Thorne. Added to it are the details of weight and fineness as well as the face value of 1 dollar, which give this silver coin its sovereign framework.

Historical and Cultural Background

The eighth animal and what is ascribed to it

Twelve animals form one complete cycle in the Chinese zodiac calendar, in which the goat occupies eighth place. Each sign returns only after twelve years, which is why the Lunar III series keeps its rhythm across more than a decade.

People born in the Year of the Goat are traditionally regarded as gentle, creative and compassionate. They are credited with a calm nature, resilience, artistic talent and a particularly considered approach to life. The motif picks up precisely these notes, since the three animals appear neither in motion nor in conflict but in a moment of shared rest.

Among the best-known houses for bullion coins, Perth Mint has long held its place, and its zodiac issues have a firm collector following internationally. Each year of issue stands on its own while joining a range that grows over the years.

Exclusivity and Investment Value

A limited mintage within a slow-moving cycle

The mintage of this issue is limited worldwide to 300,000 pieces. The year of issue therefore has a firm ceiling, while the sign of the goat comes round again only after twelve years.

The basis of its valuation is the material value of one ounce of 999.9 silver. Silver is traded worldwide and can be priced transparently at any time, which eases resale. Added to that is the demand from collectors who keep their Lunar range complete and therefore search for individual years of issue.

Secure your example from the mintage limited to 300,000 pieces while the 2027 year of issue is available.

Special Features

The ounce as a measure everyone knows

One ounce of silver rests pleasantly balanced in the hand, heavy enough for a sense of substance and light enough to turn the piece over again and again. The 40.90 millimeters of diameter can be held comfortably between two fingers without any need to touch the surface.

Across centuries silver has held its role as a store of value. The ounce is its most common trading unit internationally, which ensures a particularly broad base of buyers and high liquidity. Because resale is guided above all by metal content, the price rests on a resilient foundation.

What makes this coin special?

The eighth issue of the Lunar III series joins its richly detailed motif of three goats and a blossoming plum tree with one ounce of 999.9 silver in brilliant uncirculated quality and a mintage limited worldwide to 300,000 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 silver coin packaged for delivery?
  Every piece reaches you in a protective coin capsule, and with an order of 20 coins we deliver them in the original Perth Mint tube.
• Does this issue work as a gift for a birth year?
  Anyone born in the Year of the Goat receives their own zodiac sign in silver with this coin, which adds a personal layer to the present alongside the metal value.
• What should I bear in mind when storing it?
  The capsule is best left unopened, and the coin should be kept dry at as even a temperature as possible.
• What does the face value of 1 dollar stand for?
  It is the official value stated on the coin, while the trading price follows silver content and demand.
• Why is the one ounce format popular on resale?
  The ounce is the most familiar trading size for silver worldwide, which makes single pieces just as easy to pass on as larger lots.
• Can I add further years of issue from the Lunar series?
  Simply get in touch with us, we will check the availability of the other animals and accompany you in building the complete range.