If you haven’t ordered your Lunar Gold Coins yet, now is the time to do it! The Australian Perth Mint Gold Coins are renowned all across the world for their stunning quality, beauty and craftsmanship. Each Australian Gold Coin from the Perth Mint comes sealed in a circular plastic case and is struck in 99.99% pure gold. If you take a look at the page for the Lunar Gold Coin Series, you will see coinsfrom each year of the zodiac. But what exactly is the Year's sign? And what does it matter? Not to worry, because the team at Austin Rare Coins has the information you need to be in the know. If you’re intrigued by these coins and you are looking for more information, you’re in the right place! Keep reading to learn more!

What is the Chinese Zodiac?

According to Wikipedia, “the Chinese zodiac is a classification scheme that assigns an animal and its reputed attributes to each year in a repeating 12-year cycle.” The go on to note that the “12-year cycle is an approximation to the 11.86-year orbital period of Jupiter, the largest planet of the solar system.” If that all sounds confusing, don’t worry. What it breaks down to is this--essentially each year is assigned an animal and if you are born in that year, it is believed that you possess some of the qualities of that year’s animal.

Learn About the Coins

Of course you’re free to do more research on the subject if you’d like because it really is quite interesting. As a matter of fact, each Lunar Gold Coin can be further broken down into five subcategories that correspond to five different elements and those each relate to different personality traits.

All you really need to know to appreciate the coins in the Lunar Gold Coin Series, however, is that they are absolutely beautiful and that they’re made to the highest possible quality standards. Available in 2 ounce, 1 ounce, half ounce, quarter ounce, and tenth ounce sizes, there’s something for every type of coin collector to appreciate in this series of amazing coins.

Struck by The Historic Perth Mint in Australia, you can rest assured that the coins you’ll receive from this mint are renowned for their incredible quality.  In 1996 the Perth Mint started the Lunar Program (Series I) from .9999 fine gold based on the Chinese Lunar calendar. This first series was highly sought after and finding these coins can be quite a challenge.

If this particular series of coins is anything like its predecessors, finding them will soon become quite the challenge which means that now is the perfect time to order your own. These magnificent and impressive coins are struck in .9999 fine gold and each one comes encapsulated in a hard, plastic capsule.

Order Yours Today

At Austin Rare Coins, there’s nothing we love more than providing our customers with the perfect coin for their collection. Whether you love collecting items for their value, their level of collectability, or even if you just enjoy the thrill of hunting for something new, we strive to provide our customers with the best possible service in our industry and we strive for a level of customer satisfaction that is simply unmatched.

Are you ready to own your very own Lunar Gold Coins? Place your order today and we’ll get them out to you as soon as possible. Haven’t quite found the right coins for you? We have a wide selection of American Silver Eagles, ancient Roman coins, and even Canadian silver, ensuring that you end up with the perfect thing for you. Not exactly sure where to start? Looking for something special but don’t see it on our website? The team at Austin Rare Coins is here to help! Don’t hesitate to give us a call at 1-800-928-6468 today and we’ll help you find the perfect item.

With nearly three decades of experience in our industry and over a billion dollars worth of trusted transactions, you can rely on our team to be fair and honest. Reach out today. We look forward to hearing from you!