The Lunar Series I collection from the Perth Mint kicked off a global phenomenon that continues to this day. One of the favored design series of investors and collectors is the series from the Perth Mint, but other mints have also followed suit in offering collectible lunar-themed coin programs. Right now, you can buy the 2003 Australian Lunar Goat 1 oz Gold Coin from the Lunar Series I collection at Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Arrives with an individual plastic capsule!
• 8th issue of the Lunar Series I collection at the Perth Mint!
• Limited mintage of just 16,775 gold coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold in BU condition.
• Bears a face value of $100 (AUD) fully backed by the Australian government.
• On the obverse is Queen Elizabeth II in right-profile relief.
• The reverse side features a goat standing in left-profile relief.

When you purchase a 2003 Australian Lunar Goat 1 oz Gold Coin in this product listing, you will receive your products individually inside of protective plastic capsules. The coins are available to you in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. The Perth Mint issues its Lunar Series gold coins with a mintage cap in most years for the 1 oz gold coin. If that cap is not met, the mint will instead strike the coins to meet demand until the end of the calendar year matching the date mark. In the case of the 2003 Australian Lunar Goat, a total of 16,775 gold coins were eventually struck.

Obverse

On the obverse side of the 2003 Australian Lunar Goat 1 oz Gold Coin, you will find a right-profile bust of Queen Elizabeth II. This image was originally created in 1998 by Ian Rank-Broadley for the Royal Mint of England. It featured on the obverse of Australian coins from 1999 to 2018/2019 and captures the Queen in right-profile relief with the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara on her head.

Reverse

The reverse face of 2003 Australian Lunar Goat Gold Coins is a depiction of an adult goat with horns. The goat is featured standing amidst grass in left-profile relief with an inscription of the Mandarin Chinese symbol of a goat, a P mint mark from the Perth Mint, a date mark, and the weight, purity, and metal content.

History

The Lunar Series I collection was produced by the Perth Mint from 1996 to 2007. The collection was the first of what has grown to three series of lunar-themed designs. The Lunar Series I collection had mostly 1 os silver and gold options, while the Lunar Series II and Lunar Series III collections have grown to feature more coins.

Ordering

These 2003 Australian Lunar Goat 1 oz Gold Coins are available to you from Perth Mint. founded in 1899, the Perth Mint is the oldest operating mint in Australia.

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