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 1/10 oz Austrian Philharmonic Gold Coin, introduced in 1989, is struck from .9999 fine gold and honors Austria’s musical heritage with its iconic Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra design. Featuring the Great Organ of Vienna’s Golden Hall on the obverse and a medley of orchestral instruments on the reverse, this compact coin from the renowned Austrian Mint combines exquisite craftsmanship, cultural significance, and legal tender status, making it a distinguished tribute to Austrian artistry.
The 2008 1 oz Australia Gold Lunar Mouse BU – Series II is the inaugural release of the Perth Mint’s celebrated Lunar Series II, honoring the Year of the Mouse with a detailed design symbolizing prosperity and intelligence. Struck in .9999 fine gold and limited in mintage, this brilliant uncirculated coin features Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a mouse among wheat on the reverse, blending cultural significance, numismatic appeal, and the Perth Mint’s renowned craftsmanship into a prized collectible with legal tender status in Australia.
