1/4 oz Gold Lunar III Goat 2027 (Mintage: 3,500 | Proof)
- Perth Mint: in Australia since 1899
- Fine design: pine tree on a rocky slope
- Ideal gift: for a birth year
- Perth MintMinted by the world-famous mint in Western Australia
- Fine designWith Chinese character and finely detailed fur
- Ideal giftFor anyone born in 1955, 1967, 1979 or 1991
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Lunar III, Year of the Goat 2027
A goat on a mountain plain,a tree in the distance.
Image of the animal side: a goat with long horns and a beard on rocky ground, a tree on the right, at the top right the character 羊 and GOAT 2027, on the left a P
The animal of the year
A design by Wade Robinson
The line above follows the description of The Perth Mint.
The year’s silver coin bears a different image, designed by Natasha Muhl: three goats beside a plum tree in blossom.
The character 羊
At the top right is the Chinese character for goat, below it GOAT 2027, on the left the P of The Perth Mint.
The Year of the Goat begins on 6 February 2027.
Horns and beard
The character 羊
Name and year
The series
One animal a year since 1996
In 1996 The Perth Mint became the first mint to release an Australian lunar programme, as it states. Each series follows the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac: Lunar I from 1996 to 2007, Lunar II from 2008 to 2019, Lunar III from 2020 to 2031.
Each year one animal is added, and the snake, the horse and the goat each have separate designs for gold and silver. The snake is the sixth animal of Lunar III, the horse the seventh, the goat the eighth.
Since the snake of 2025, the effigy side has shown King Charles III, portrayed by Dan Thorne.
Snake2025
Horse2026
Goat2027
The mint
The P of Perth
The Perth Mint was founded in a gold rush. In 1892 a find near Coolgardie set off Australia’s second great gold rush of the 19th century. Premier Sir John Forrest did not want the gold to leave Western Australia for processing and secured a branch of the Royal Mint in Perth.
On 20 June 1899 the first gold was processed and struck there, and The Perth Mint has operated continuously on the same site in East Perth ever since. The sovereigns from Perth carried a small P above the date.
The designs of the snake, the horse and the goat also bear a P, as The Perth Mint’s mintmark. Today it is owned by the State of Western Australia.
The finish
Proof in gold
On the proof coin, the frosted design stands on a mirror-polished field, as The Perth Mint describes it.
It bears the design of the year’s gold coin.
At a glance
- Issuer
- The Perth Mint
- Face value
- 25 Australian dollars
- Fine weight
- 1/4 ounce fine gold
- Fineness
- 99.99%
- Year
- 2027
All details according to The Perth Mint, the face value as it appears on the coin.
Struck in Perth since 1899.
Lunar III, Year of the Goat 2027.
1/4 oz Gold Lunar III Goat 2027 – Proof Quality from the Perth Mint
- Minting quality: Highest possible minting quality "Proof" – mirrored background, finely detailed relief
- Investment goal: Collector's item with value retention, solid inflation hedge and – thanks to the 1/4 ounce format – conveniently sized crisis protection
- Design: A proud goat on a barren mountain plateau, accompanied by an Asian pine tree on a rocky slope, the Chinese character for goat, the inscription "GOAT 2027" and the "P" mint mark
- Material / Fineness: 7.78 g fine weight in 999.9/1,000 – purest gold with no alloy additive, softly lustrous and everlasting
- Manufacturer: The world-renowned Perth Mint, operating in Western Australia since 1899
- Country of origin: Australia – official legal tender with a face value of 25 AUD
- Mintage: Strictly limited worldwide to 3,500 pieces, each with a numbered certificate of authenticity in a presentation case
- Format: 20.60 mm diameter – compact, easy to store, liquid at all times
With the Gold Lunar III Goat 2027, the third edition of the Australian lunar calendar series reaches its eighth chapter. In Chinese zodiac tradition, the Year of the Goat represents gentleness, creativity and quiet perseverance. These are exactly the qualities that Perth Mint designer Wade Robinson has captured: his animal stands alone, upright and unfazed in rugged terrain. An image that appeals to collectors – and one that fits the precious metal itself, since gold too has held its own in every environment for millennia.
The design: endurance, captured in fine gold
The obverse shows the goat on a high plateau, with jagged rocks and a solitary pine tree growing in the background. The Chinese character for goat, the inscription "GOAT 2027" and the time-honoured "P" mint mark complete the composition. The reverse bears the portrait of King Charles III created by Dan Thorne, surrounded by "CHARLES III AUSTRALIA" as well as the details "1/4oz 9999 Au" and "25 DOLLARS". This makes the coin not only a work of art but also official legal tender of Australia.
Proof – the premier class of coin production
For Proof quality, polished dies and individually inspected blanks are used, with each coin struck multiple times. The result: a deep, mirror-like black background against which the relief stands out with a velvety texture. Collectors know how sensitive this surface is – for this reason, never touch the piece with bare fingers. The coin is delivered protected in a capsule, placed in a red presentation case with gold engraving and accompanied by the certificate. The illustrated outer box depicts a scene from the "Great Race"; lined up alongside the cases of the other years of issue, a continuous panorama of all twelve zodiac signs emerges.
Lunar Series III: a collecting theme with substance
The Perth Mint has been minting Lunar coins since 1996. Following Lunar I and Lunar II, the third series has been running since 2019 – Mouse, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse and now the Goat. The series is issued in several denominations, also accompanied by silver coins, making it easier to build a complete collection. Anyone comparing Lunar gold coins with classic investment products will quickly recognise the difference: standard bars and bullion coins follow almost exclusively the metal value, while limited editions are additionally sought after numismatically. Investors who prefer pure weight opt for gold bars; those who appreciate changing designs, birth-year relevance and small mintages will find this edition just right. Incidentally, Goat years include 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015 and 2027 – a lovely gift for the matching birth year.
Why gold – and why a quarter ounce?
Gold is humanity's oldest currency, over 6,000 years old, and has outlived every paper currency. It possesses intrinsic value, has never been worthless, and is recognised worldwide as a medium of exchange. Supply is scarce, and even central banks hoard it as a reserve – a telling vote of no confidence in their own fiat money.
- Purchasing power protection: a proven store of value when currencies lose trust
- Tax-attractive: physical investment gold is exempt from VAT; profits are generally tax-free after a holding period of at least one year
- Convenient: a 1/4 ounce is easier to sell than a larger unit – ideal for building a finely divided holding
- Generational value: indestructible, storable, transferable – wealth for children and grandchildren
A small coin with a big impact: 999.9 fine gold, Proof quality, 3,500 pieces worldwide – and a design that stands for resilience.
Whether as an entry point into the series, an addition to an existing collection, or a lasting tangible asset in the safe: this 1/4 ounce gold coin combines numismatic appeal with the solid foundation of genuine precious metal. You will also find further gold coins from around the world at Kettner Edelmetalle – securely packaged and delivered via insured value shipping.
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