Product Description

• Eighth release of the twelve-year Australian Lunar Series III, dedicated to the Year of the Goat 2027
• Set of three different formats with a combined 3.5 ounces of 999.9 fine silver, 108.85 grams in total
• Highest collector grade proof quality
• Limited mintage of only 1,000 sets worldwide
• With numbered certificate of authenticity
• Delivered in the original case

The Year of the Goat 2027 silver coin set from The Perth Mint brings together three different formats of the Australian Lunar Series III and thereby shows the motif of the three goats in three sizes side by side.

Product Details

Three formats, one fineness, one grade

The three coins of the set are struck from 999.9 fine silver and together carry 108.85 grams of pure precious metal, which corresponds to 3.5 ounces. Each of them is executed in proof quality, the most demanding grade of the collector market, which keeps the set consistently at one level in both material and craftsmanship.

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 values of the three coins add up to 3.5 dollars, and the details of weight and fineness struck into the obverse make the most important data directly readable on every single piece. Accompanying the set is a numbered certificate of authenticity documenting its place within the strictly limited mintage of 1,000 pieces.

Motif and Design

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

All three coins carry the same main motif, a mature goat, a young goat and a kid, resting and grazing together in a rocky setting. The highly detailed depiction unfolds with its own effect in each format, because fleece, horns and stone receive differing amounts of room depending on the striking surface and the light travels across the scene differently.

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 of each coin 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 set combines sovereign authority with full transparency about the precious metal content of every individual strike, 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. A set of three formats holds this year of issue together as a closed unit, something that can later be reassembled from individually acquired coins only with considerable effort.

Exclusivity and Investment Value

Only 1,000 sets for the worldwide market

With a worldwide mintage of 1,000 pieces, this set ranks among the scarcest offerings around the goat year, as the quantity lies clearly below that of the individual releases. Anyone acquiring it secures one of the few complete points of access to this year of the series.

Forming the material core are 3.5 ounces of 999.9 fine silver, a globally traded store of value proven over centuries. Added to this metal value in strictly limited collector strikes is a premium regularly drawn from rarity, condition and the popularity of the theme. Complete sets are also frequently sought on the secondary market, because supply grows thinner over the years as individual collectors break their sets apart.

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

Special Features

Three sizes, one motif, tangible substance

At 108.85 grams of fine silver, the set has a weight that is noticed the moment the case is lifted. Placed next to one another, the three formats show how the same composition develops across different striking surfaces, because what appears concentrated on the smallest piece spreads out in full calm on the largest. Mirrored fields and fine matte areas respond to every movement of the light.

For pricing, what counts is the total of the precious metal contained, and 3.5 ounces is a quantity that can be valued unambiguously worldwide. On resale, completeness has an effect as well, since a closed set with case and certificate appeals to collectors who want to take on the whole year of issue in one step. From reliable metal value and a mintage of 1,000 pieces arises a substance that appeals to collectors and investors alike.

What makes this coin special?

Three formats of the eighth release of the Australian Lunar Series III with a combined 3.5 ounces of 999.9 fine silver in proof quality meet here a worldwide mintage of only 1,000 sets.

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 set delivered?
  All three coins reach you together in the original case, accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity confirming their place within the mintage of 1,000 pieces.
• What does a set offer me compared with coins bought individually?
  You receive all three formats of the same year of issue in one step and in the same condition, something that can often be reproduced from the market later only with patience and a premium.
• Should I keep the set together later or sell the coins separately?
  Complete sets with case and certificate are specifically sought on the secondary market, which is why breaking one apart generally gives up that advantage.
• What should I bear in mind when handling the coins?
  Touch the pieces only by the rim or with cotton gloves and otherwise leave them in the case, so that the mirrored surfaces remain free of fingerprints.
• Is the set suitable as a gift for a special occasion?
  Anyone born in 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015 or 2027 stands under the sign of the goat, so the set makes a present with real weight for milestone birthdays, weddings and family anniversaries.
• Will Superior Coins keep me informed about coming lunar releases?
  Through our subscription service we notify you of new years of issue in good time, so your Chinese zodiac collection keeps growing without gaps.