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Australian Lunar Gold Coin (Random Year) - 1 oz 

The random year Australian Lunar 1 oz gold coin was produced by The Perth Mint in Western Australia. Each coin contains 1 troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold and carries a legal tender face value of 100 Australian Dollars.

The Perth Mint introduced its first Lunar Gold Coin Series in 1996, drawing inspiration from the twelve animals of the ancient Chinese zodiac. Following the success of the original twelve-year program, Lunar Series II was introduced in 2008, followed by Lunar Series III in 2020 with a new generation of designs. The continuation of the program across three series reflects the enduring popularity of lunar-themed precious metal coins among investors and collectors around the world. The Perth Mint was the first mint to introduce an Australian lunar coin program.

Perth Mint Lunar coins have developed a strong international following, particularly in Asian markets where the zodiac carries deep cultural significance. Their combination of precious metal content, annually changing artwork and association with each birth year's zodiac animal has also made them popular as gifts and keepsakes, in addition to their role as physical precious metal investments.

Each annual release celebrates one of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac: the Mouse, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. With a different zodiac animal represented each year, the collection completes a full cycle every twelve years before beginning again with a new generation of designs.

The reverse design will vary according to the year and series supplied, featuring the respective zodiac animal together with associated inscriptions and design elements. Many releases also incorporate the Chinese character representing the featured animal and The Perth Mint's "P" mint mark. The changing annual designs give each zodiac issue its own distinctive appearance while maintaining the broader Chinese lunar calendar theme.

The obverse will also vary according to the year supplied. Earlier releases feature portraits of Queen Elizabeth II, including effigies by different artists during the long-running program, while more recent issues feature King Charles III. As Australian legal tender, each coin combines its 999.9 fine gold content with an official Australian dollar face value. The Perth Mint's Series III coins, for example, transitioned from Jody Clark's Queen Elizabeth II effigy to the Dan Thorne portrait of King Charles III.

Australian Lunar gold coins have been produced in a broad selection of weights throughout the history of the program. The 1 oz format provides a fractional alternative to larger gold coins, offering an affordable way of owning physical Investment Precious Metals (IPM) in Singapore while also providing exposure to the annually changing designs of The Perth Mint's popular Lunar collections.

 

Product Details:

• Metal: Gold
• Weight: 1 oz / 31.10 grams
• Purity: .9999 fine gold
• Product Format: Bullion Coin
• Mint: The Perth Mint
• Issuing Country: Australia
• Year: Various Years
• Condition: Various Conditions
• Obverse: Various Monarchs
• Reverse: Various Lunar Zodiac Designs
• Face Value: 100 AUD
• Mintage: Various Mintages
• Storage Eligibility: Eligible for S.T.A.R. Storage
• GST Status: No GST
• Edge: Reeded / Milled
• Mint Mark: Various
• Diameter: Various
• Thickness: Various

 

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Current Pricing Details

Points computation: 1 coin = 6.40 points

Tier	Points required	Current Purchase Price	Current Price/Gram	Current Price/oz	Percentage Over Spot (ASK PRICE)	Buy/Sell Spread
1	-	SGD 5,916.86	SGD 190.23	SGD 5,916.86	10.99%	10.49%
3	3,000	SGD 5,914.30	SGD 190.15	SGD 5,914.30	10.95%	10.45%
5	10,000	SGD 5,911.75	SGD 190.07	SGD 5,911.75	10.90%	10.41%

Tier	1	3	5
Points required	-	3,000	10,000
Current Purchase Price	SGD 5,916.86	SGD 5,914.30	SGD 5,911.75
Current Price/Gram	SGD 190.23	SGD 190.15	SGD 190.07
Current Price/oz	SGD 5,916.86	SGD 5,914.30	SGD 5,911.75
Percentage Over Spot (ASK PRICE)	10.99%	10.95%	10.90%
Buy/Sell Spread	10.49%	10.45%	10.41%

Prices last updated: 17 Oct 2026, 04:58 SGT

^* Percentages represent annual storage charges, based on the locked-in spot metal price at the time of order submission. You can lock-in storage charges for up to 5 years. See full S.T.A.R. Storage Fees here.