Product Description

• Australian Lunar Series III dedicated to the Year of the Goat 2027, the eighth animal of the Chinese zodiac calendar
• Three coins of one ounce of 999.9 fine silver each, 93.3 grams in total
• Proof quality and brilliant uncirculated quality
• One coin with the goats in colour, one coin with the goats gilded, one coin without any surface finish
• Limited mintage of only 1,500 sets worldwide
• With numbered certificate of authenticity
• Delivered in the original case of The Perth Mint

The Year of the Goat 2027 silver coin set from The Perth Mint presents the same motif of three goats on three one-ounce strikes of the Australian Lunar Series III, once in pure silver, once in colour and once gilded.

Product Details

Three ounces of fine silver in three versions

Each of the three coins is struck from one ounce of 999.9 fine silver, bringing the set to a total of 93.3 grams of pure precious metal. The official grading names proof quality alongside brilliant uncirculated quality, so the set combines the most demanding collector grade with a second, likewise high-calibre version. With a diameter of 40.90 millimeters, every striking surface offers ample room for the highly detailed depiction.

In numismatics, the term proof quality stands for mirror-smooth fields and the finest contrasts between matte and glossy areas, while brilliant uncirculated describes the flawless surface of freshly struck pieces. Struck onto each coin is a face value of 1 dollar, complemented by the details of weight and fineness on the obverse. Accompanying the set is a numbered certificate of authenticity documenting its place within the strictly limited mintage of 1,500 sets.

Motif and Design

One motif, told three different ways

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 works fleece, horns and stone out so finely that the light travels across the scene as the coin is turned. A blossoming plum tree completes the composition and carries the symbolism of purity, resilience and hope into the picture.

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. Added to this are the Chinese character for goat, the inscription GOAT 2027 and the traditional P mintmark of The Perth Mint.

What sets the three strikes apart is their version. One coin remains entirely in pure silver, on the second the three goats are rendered in colour, and on the third the three goats are gilded. In both finished versions the surrounding landscape stays silver, which lets the animals stand out clearly from the scene.

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.

Historical and Cultural Background

The eighth animal in the circle of the Chinese calendar

In the Chinese zodiac calendar the goat holds eighth place, and each of the animals returns only once every twelve years. Anyone born in a Year of the Goat is traditionally regarded as gentle, creative and compassionate.

Attributed to these people are a calm nature, resilience, artistic talent and a particularly considered approach to life. Such attributions make the sign a rewarding subject for the art of coinage, since calm and cohesion can be told directly through a motif of three animals.

Chinese New Year issues have developed over the years into an established collecting field with international demand. A set of three versions from the same year of issue of the Australian Lunar Series III holds this theme together as a closed unit, something that can later be reassembled from individually acquired coins only with considerable effort.

Exclusivity and Investment Value

Only 1,500 sets for the worldwide market

With a worldwide mintage of 1,500 sets, this offering remains tightly limited measured against the demand that lunar motifs regularly generate in the international collector market. Anyone acquiring it secures all three versions of the goat year in a single unit.

Forming the material core are three 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. Finished versions such as the coloured and the gilded strike additionally appeal to collectors who like to represent a theme in several variants.

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

Special Features

Three versions, viewed side by side

At 93.3 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 coins show how strongly a surface finish shifts the perception of the same motif, because what looks calm and graphic in pure silver gains narrative in colour and warmth in gold. The generous diameter of 40.90 millimeters lets each version appear almost like a small relief.

For pricing, what counts is the total of the precious metal contained, and three 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 all three versions in one step. From reliable metal value and a mintage of 1,500 sets arises a substance that appeals to collectors and investors alike.

What makes this coin special?

The same goat motif appears here threefold, once in pure silver, once with the goats in colour and once with the goats gilded, combined with three ounces of 999.9 fine silver and a worldwide mintage of merely 1,500 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 three-coin Year of the Goat set delivered?
  All three coins reach you together in the original case of The Perth Mint, accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity confirming their place within the mintage of 1,500 sets.
• Does the surface finish change the silver content of the coins?
  One ounce of 999.9 fine silver is stated for each of the three coins, since colouring and gilding are surface treatments of the finished piece.
• How should I handle the coloured and the gilded coin?
  Touch the pieces only by the rim or with cotton gloves, avoid cleaning agents and any rubbing, and otherwise leave them in the case.
• Why three different versions instead of three identical coins?
  In direct comparison, pure silver, colour and gilding read like three interpretations of the same scene, which makes the set a piece you enjoy showing with the case open.
• 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 of real substance 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.