The 1996 1 oz Australia Gold Lunar Rat BU – Series I marks the historic debut of the Perth Mint’s acclaimed Lunar Series, celebrating the Year of the Rat with an intricate design in .9999 fine gold. With its limited mintage, brilliant uncirculated finish, and status as the first release in the series, this coin stands out for its exceptional purity, collectible appeal, and cultural significance in honoring the Chinese zodiac.
The 2008 2 oz Australia Gold Nugget – BU, struck by the prestigious Perth Mint, features 2 troy ounces of .9999 fine gold and showcases a detailed kangaroo design that honors Australia’s gold mining legacy. With its limited mintage, brilliant uncirculated finish, and annual design changes since the series began in 1986, this legal tender coin stands out for its rarity, craftsmanship, and celebration of Australia’s natural and minting heritage.
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 2019 2 oz Australia Gold Lunar Pig BU – Series II, struck by the renowned Perth Mint, honors the Year of the Pig with a detailed design symbolizing wealth and good fortune. Crafted from .9999 fine gold and featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, this limited-mintage coin continues the celebrated Lunar Series tradition begun in 1996, blending Chinese zodiac heritage with exceptional artistry and legal tender status.
