Category: Lunar III Silver Coin

Lunar Series III Silver Coin

Mint: The Perth Mint

Country: Australia

Purity: 999.9/1000

Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth III

Reverse: Annually changing design with corresponding animal from the Chinese zodiac 

This immensely popular coin series features designs based on the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. With new designs issued each year, every Silver Lunar Series III release is met with anticipation and enthusiasm from both bullion investors and collectors alike.  

First launched in 1996 with Year of the Mouse, the Perth Mint’s Lunar Series coin program continued until 2007, Year of the Pig. Due to the first release’s unexpected popularity, the Perth Mint continued the series and it’s now on its third iteration. The coins have limited mintages and unique releases, including colored bullion coins and antiqued finishes. 1 oz Silver Lunar Series III coins have a face value of $1 AUD. 

Each of the exquisite coins in the Silver Lunar Series III collection are struck with 99.99% pure silver and feature intricate designs exploring the ancient folklore of the Chinese Great Race. On the reverse is a changing image of the year’s zodiac animal while the obverse features a portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth II. 

Silver Lunar Series III unique features: 

• Contains 1 oz of 999.9/1000 pure silver
• Sovereign coin backed by the Australian government
• New designs released each year
• Unique issues include colored bullion and antiqued finishes