The 2006 1 oz Australia Gold Lunar Dog BU – Series I, struck by the Perth Mint from 99.99% pure gold, celebrates the Year of the Dog with a detailed Labrador Retriever design and the Chinese character for "Dog." As part of the original Lunar Series launched in 1996, this limited-mintage coin combines cultural heritage, numismatic artistry, and a Brilliant Uncirculated finish, making it a prized collectible that honors both ancient tradition and modern minting excellence.
The 1997 1 oz Australia Gold Lunar Ox BU – Series I is the second release in the Perth Mint’s groundbreaking Lunar Series, struck in 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine gold with a limited mintage of just 13,709 coins. Celebrating the Year of the Ox, this Brilliant Uncirculated coin features a detailed ox design symbolizing strength and prosperity, and its status as official Australian legal tender adds to its historical and numismatic significance.
