1 oz Silver Lunar III Goat 2027 (Mintage: 5,000 | Proof)
- Lucky Design: three goat generations
- Perth Mint: world-famous mint
- Gift Idea: for your birth year
- Lucky DesignBased on the Chinese formula “three goats bring luck”
- Perth MintWith the traditional “P” mint mark from Australia
- Gift IdeaIdeal for those born in 1955, 1967, 1979 or 1991
- Lucky Design: three goat generations
- Perth Mint: world-famous mint
- Gift Idea: for your birth year
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Year of the Goat · 2027
Proof quality in silver.One ounce.
Natasha Muhl’s three goats in proof quality, with a numbered certificate of authenticity in a black display case. In this release, The Perth Mint issues no more than 5,000 coins.
- Fine weight
- 31.1 g
- Diameter
- 40.90 mm
- Issue limit
- 5,000
Natasha Muhl’s three goats in proof quality, with a numbered certificate of authenticity in a black display case. In this release, The Perth Mint issues no more than 5,000 coins.
- Fine weight
- 31.1 g
- Diameter
- 40.90 mm
- Issue limit
- 5,000
The packaging
In a black case.
With a numbered certificate of authenticity, the coin is presented in a black display case with a geometric design on its magnetic lid. The case comes in an illustrated shipper featuring a goat. Line up the shippers of the whole series, and they show all twelve animals of the Great Race.
The design
Designed by Natasha Muhl.
Natasha Muhl’s lunar work began with the goat in 2015, when she designed both the gold and the silver Year of the Goat coins. Telling the tale of the goat again in 2027 has been a pleasure, she says.
The other side
The portrait of the King.
The portrait side shows King Charles III as designed by Dan Thorne, with the weight, fineness and face value. The coin is legal tender in Australia.
- Face value
- 1 Australian dollar
- Year of minting
- 2027
In the Chinese calendar
The Year of the Goat.
According to Chinese tradition, the emperor had all the animals race for the twelve places in the calendar. Behind the horse, which came seventh, the goat travelled with the monkey and the rooster. Together the three crossed a wide river; the goat led the way and came eighth. Those born in its year are believed to be calm, compassionate and creative.
- New Year
- 6 February 2027
- Place in the zodiac
- 8 of 12
Size comparison
Proof quality in silver.
Half an ounce and one ounce in proof quality, plus the ounce in colour, here in their true proportions. Below, you can see how many of each The Perth Mint issues.
| Coin | Issue limit | Maximum mintage |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 ounce | 4,000 | 5,000 |
| 1 ouncethis page | 5,000 | 7,500 |
| 1 ounce in colour | 6,000 | 7,500 |
Issue limit: how many The Perth Mint issues in this release, each in its own case. Maximum mintage: the most it strikes across all releases.
The mint
A P from Perth.
The Perth Mint has been striking coins in Western Australia since 1899, at first as a branch of the Royal Mint. Its sovereigns bore a small P beneath St George and the Dragon. The mark returned in 1986, and today it appears on all of The Perth Mint’s own coins. Since 1970, the mint has belonged to the State of Western Australia.
- The character for goat
- The inscription GOAT 2027
- The P of The Perth Mint
The Perth Mint’s first Lunar Series began with the 1996 coins, the first of its kind in Australia. The third series started with the Mouse coins of 2020, and the goat is its eighth animal.
Three goats bring bliss.In silver, for you.
Struck by The Perth Mint in Western Australia.
Year of the Goat 2027: Lunar III as Proof Collector's Coin
- Minting quality: Highest possible finish "Proof" (PP) – mirror-like background, frosted reliefs
- Strictly limited: Very low mintage of only 5,000 pieces worldwide
- Rarity: A distinct rarity within the coveted Lunar Series III
- Growth opportunities: Considerable value appreciation potential due to the strict limitation and traditionally high collector demand
- Investment goal: Pure collector's item – a tightly limited edition whose appeal stems from design, quality and mintage
- Design: Three generations of goats against a rocky backdrop, blossoming plum tree, Chinese character for goat and inscription "GOAT 2027"
- Material / fineness: 1 troy ounce fine silver, 31.1 g, fineness 999.9/1,000 – flawless in a tarnish-protection capsule
- Manufacturer: The world-renowned mint Perth Mint
- Country of origin: Australia, legal tender with a face value of 1 AUD
- Certificate: Numbered certificate of authenticity, delivered in a case with display stand
Few series have shaped the world of silver coins as much as the Lunar editions from Perth. With the 2027 year of issue, the eighth zodiac sign of the Chinese lunar calendar takes center stage: the goat. Anyone born in 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003 or 2015 will find their personal zodiac sign here – and these birth years reliably generate additional demand every time. This collector's coin is issued in the top-tier Proof quality, and it is issued sparingly.
Only 5,000 pieces worldwide: once a piece of this quality is in firm hands, it rarely returns to the market.
"Three Goats Bring Luck" – the design in detail
The obverse, designed by Natasha Muhl, depicts three generations: a fully grown goat on a rocky ledge, a young goat beside it, and a resting billy goat in the foreground. The composition draws on the Chinese lucky saying "Three goats bring luck" – a symbol for the end of winter, the start of spring, and a fresh new beginning. In the upper right, a blossoming plum tree winds its way upward, symbolizing purity, resilience and hope. Also featured are the character 羊, the inscription "GOAT 2027" and the traditional "P" mint mark of the Perth Mint. In the mirror shine of the Proof finish, the fur texture and blossoms appear almost three-dimensional.
Reverse: King Charles III
The reverse bears the portrait of King Charles III by Dan Thorne, surrounded by the inscription "CHARLES III AUSTRALIA" as well as the details "1 oz 9999 Ag" and "1 DOLLAR". This 1 troy ounce silver coin from Australia is thus official legal tender – a detail that collectors have valued in Australian Lunar silver coins for decades.
Lunar Goat compared: Proof versus bullion version
The Lunar series is issued in parallel as a bullion coin and as a collector's edition. The difference is considerable:
- Mintage: The bullion version is minted in large quantities, while this Proof edition is limited to 5,000 pieces.
- Surface: Brilliant Uncirculated finish versus high-contrast mirror shine – the latter is achieved only through multiple polishing of the minting dies and individual striking.
- Presentation: Case, outer packaging and numbered certificate instead of a coin capsule or tube.
- Target audience: Collectors and enthusiasts building complete series – often alongside the Lunar gold coins of the same year of issue.
The disadvantage of the bullion version is obvious: it is readily available in any quantity. The advantage of this edition is equally obvious: it is not.
Why silver is convincing as a collecting and investment metal
- A coinage metal thousands of years old, a symbol of wealth and prestige in many cultures
- Intrinsic value driven by real demand from electronics, solar and medical technology
- Limited availability amid steadily growing industrial applications
- High liquidity, traded worldwide as a commodity
- Durable – its physical properties remain intact for generations
- In Germany, profits from sales are generally tax-free after a holding period of at least one year
- Affordable compared to gold – a convenient entry point into physical tangible assets
Physical precious metal is one of the oldest forms of wealth protection there is: gold is humanity's oldest currency and has outlasted every paper money system, while silver has accompanied it as a monetary metal since antiquity. Those who wish may therefore also view the coin from the perspective of inflation hedge or crisis protection. Its true character, however, remains that of a collector's coin.
Technical data of the 1 troy ounce Silver Lunar III Goat 2027 Proof
- Fine weight: 31.1 g (1 oz) fine silver
- Fineness: 999.9/1,000
- Diameter: 40.90 mm, reeded edge
- Face value: 1 AUD | Year of issue: 2027
- Condition: Proof, brand new
- Mintage: 5,000 pieces | Series: Lunar Series III
- Mint: Perth Mint, Australia
- Packaging: Case/display stand with certificate of authenticity, shipped as insured value shipment
Secure your own example of the Lunar Goat while the series is still at the start of its collector's life – with only 5,000 pieces, in the end it simply comes down to who acted first.
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