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Australian Lunar Series III Gold Goat Coin - 1/2 oz

The 2027 Australian Lunar Series III Year of the Goat 1/2 oz gold coin was produced by The Perth Mint in Western Australia. Each coin contains 1/2 troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold and carries a legal tender face value of 50 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 launched in 2008, followed by Lunar Series III in 2020 with a new generation of designs. The continuation of the program into a third cycle reflects the enduring popularity of lunar-themed precious metal coins among investors and collectors around the world. 

Perth Mint Lunar coins have developed a strong following internationally, 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.

The 2027 release celebrates the Year of the Goat, the eighth animal in the twelve-year Chinese zodiac cycle. In Chinese culture, the goat is traditionally associated with peace, harmony, prosperity and good fortune. People born during Goat years are said to possess qualities such as gentleness, creativity, compassion, patience and resilience. Goat years up to this release include 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015 and 2027.

The reverse was designed by Perth Mint artist Wade Robinson and depicts a majestic goat standing proudly on a mountain plain, with rugged terrain and a solitary tree visible in the distance, symbolising strength, resilience and the animal's calm and determined nature. The design is accompanied by the Chinese character for goat, the inscription GOAT 2027 and The Perth Mint's traditional "P" mint mark. As with other releases in the collection, the artwork was created specifically for its respective lunar year, giving every zodiac issue a distinct appearance. 

The obverse features Dan Thorne's effigy of King Charles III together with the coin's weight, gold purity and monetary denomination. As Australian legal tender, the coin combines its 999.9 fine gold content with an official Australian dollar face value.

Series III gold bullion coins have been issued in an extensive range of weights, with the 2027 Goat available in 1/20 oz, 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, 1 oz, 2 oz and 10 oz sizes. The 1/2 oz format represents one of the smaller gold denomination in the range, providing an affordable way of owning physical Investment Precious Metals (IPM) in Singapore.

 

Product Details:

• Metal: Gold
• Weight: 1/2 oz / 15.55 grams
• Purity: .9999 fine gold
• Product Format: Bullion Coin
• Packaging: Protective Coin Capsule
• Mint: The Perth Mint
• Issuing Country: Australia
• Year: 2027
• Condition: Various Conditions
• Obverse: King Charles III
• Reverse: Series III Goat
• Face Value: 50 AUD
• Mintage: To Be Confirmed
• Storage Eligibility: Not Eligible for S.T.A.R. Storage
• Alternative Storage: The Reserve Safe Deposit Box 
• GST Status: No GST
• Edge: Reeded / Milled
• Mint Mark: "P" Mint Mark
• Diameter: 25.60 mm
• Thickness: 2.50 mm

 

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Current Pricing Details

Points computation: 1 coin = 10.00 points

Tier	Points required	Current Purchase Price	Current Price/Gram	Current Price/oz	Percentage Over Spot (ASK PRICE)	Buy/Sell Spread
1	-	2,757.32 SGD	177.30 SGD	5,514.64 SGD	10.20%	9.77%
3	3,000	2,756.03 SGD	177.22 SGD	5,512.06 SGD	10.15%	9.73%
5	10,000	2,754.75 SGD	177.13 SGD	5,509.50 SGD	10.10%	9.68%

Tier	1	3	5
Points required	-	3,000	10,000
Current Purchase Price	2,757.32 SGD	2,756.03 SGD	2,754.75 SGD
Current Price/Gram	177.30 SGD	177.22 SGD	177.13 SGD
Current Price/oz	5,514.64 SGD	5,512.06 SGD	5,509.50 SGD
Percentage Over Spot (ASK PRICE)	10.20%	10.15%	10.10%
Buy/Sell Spread	9.77%	9.73%	9.68%

Prices last updated: 14 Nov 2026, 05:59 SGT