Product Description

• Eighth issue of the Australian Lunar Series III, dedicated to the Year of the Goat
• 5 ounces of silver with a fineness of 999.9, 155.5 grams
• Brilliant uncirculated quality
• Bullion coin without a mintage limit
• Delivered in a protective coin capsule

With the Australian Lunar Series III Year of the Goat 2027, Perth Mint continues its twelve-year cycle around the Chinese zodiac and dedicates the eighth issue of the range to an animal that stands for gentleness and creative calm, here in five ounces of 999.9 silver.

Product Details

Five ounces of silver in a generous format

The coin weighs 155.5 grams and carries a fineness of 999.9. Its diameter of 61.00 millimeters creates a wide field on which the many details of the depiction find room without appearing crowded.

The issue is struck in brilliant uncirculated quality. This grade shows the fresh, evenly lustrous surface of a newly minted coin and is the customary standard for bullion coins. The result is a clear image without the mirrored fields of a pure collector strike, offering instead a calm tone of silver across the whole surface.

Motif and Design

Three goats in a quiet landscape

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 scene and lends it a calm, almost narrative tone. Laid out in rich detail, the depiction gains depth and inner movement.

Also integrated into the design are the Chinese character for goat, the inscription GOAT 2027 and the traditional P mintmark of Perth Mint, which identifies the origin of the issue.

The obverse bears the portrait of His Majesty King Charles III designed by Dan Thorne. It is complemented by the details of weight and fineness as well as the face value of 8 dollars, which give this silver coin its sovereign framework.

Historical and Cultural Background

The goat as the eighth sign of the Chinese calendar

In the Chinese zodiac calendar the goat takes eighth place. Twelve animals share one full cycle in which every year is shaped by its own sign, and the Lunar III series follows that order year after year.

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 therefore captures not only a year of issue but an entire image of character that is still passed on within many families today.

Perth Mint counts among the best-known names for bullion coins, and its zodiac issues are collected internationally. Each year of issue stands on its own while fitting into a larger range at the same time, which explains the appeal of this series beyond the individual coin.

Exclusivity and Investment Value

Year of issue, metal value and a growing cycle

This issue appears without a mintage limit, as is customary for bullion coins. Its collector dimension therefore arises not from a fixed quantity but from the year of issue itself, since every animal of the cycle returns only after twelve years.

The floor of its valuation is formed by the material value of five ounces 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 want to keep their Lunar range complete and therefore search for individual years of issue.

Secure your example of the 2027 year of issue and add the Year of the Goat to your Lunar collection.

Special Features

Five ounces that show substance

Five ounces of silver bring a weight that smaller formats do not reach. The coin lies broad and heavy in the hand, and the diameter of 61.00 millimeters makes the motif appear almost like a small relief. Anyone who has held it once senses the difference to a single ounce immediately.

As a store of value, silver has endured for centuries. Larger weight units bring a practical advantage here, because the premium over the pure metal value per ounce is usually lower than with small pieces. On resale it is above all the metal content that counts, which gives the price a resilient basis.

What makes this coin special?

The eighth issue of the Lunar III series joins its richly detailed goat motif with five ounces of 999.9 silver in brilliant uncirculated quality, bringing design and material together on a particularly generous surface of 61.00 millimeters.

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 delivered?
  The issue reaches you in a protective coin capsule that shields the surface from contact and abrasion.
• Why does this issue suit a birth year as a gift?
  Anyone born in the Year of the Goat finds their own zodiac sign in this motif, which gives the coin a personal meaning beyond its material value.
• How is a 5 ounce silver coin best stored?
  The capsule ideally stays closed, and a dry place with an even temperature protects the silver surface further.
• What role does the face value of 8 dollars play?
  It is the official value stated on the coin, while the market price follows the silver content and demand.
• What speaks for the 5 ounce format on resale?
  The high metal content per piece makes valuation simple, and larger units appeal to buyers who want to build silver holdings in substance.
• Can I add further animals of the Lunar series?
  Simply get in touch with us, we will check the availability of the remaining years of issue and accompany you in building the complete range.