Australian Lunar 2015 Year of the Goat Gold and Silver Proof Coins

The Perth Mint has started accepting orders for their first numismatic products to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Goat. The gold and silver proof quality coins are issued under the Australian Lunar Series II and are available across an array of different sizes.

The goat is the eighth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. Those born between the dates of February 19, 2015 and February 7, 2016 are said to be born within the Year of the Goat. People born under the influence of the sign are said to be elegant, charming, artistic, gifted, and calm. Previous birth dates for the Year of the Goat include 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, and 2003.

The 2015 Year of the Goat Silver Proof Coins feature a depiction of a family of three goats standing within a stylized rural scene. The Chinese character for “Goat” and the inscription “Year of the Goat” appear, along with the Perth Mint’s “P” mint mark. The obverse of the coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II with the “2015” date and inscriptions indicating the precious metal weight, fineness, and monetary denomination.

The Perth Mint has offered the silver proof coins across four different packaging options. An individual 1/2 oz coin is available with an issue limit of 8,000 from a maximum mintage of 9,000. An individual 1 oz coin is available within an issue limit of 5,000 from a maximum mintage of 8,500. An individual 1 kilo coin is available with an issue limit and maximum mintage of 500. Finally, a three coin proof set includes 1/2 oz, 1 oz, and 2 oz coins and is offered with an issue limit of 1,000 sets.

For additional information or to order, visit this Perth Mint product page.

The 2015 Year of the Goat Gold Proof Coins feature a depiction of an adult male goat standing on a ridge within a stylized mountain scene. The Chinese character for “Goat” appears along with “Year of the Goat” and the Perth Mint’s “P” mint mark. The obverse of the coin bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II with inscriptions including the “2015” date, precious metal weight and fineness, and monetary denomination.

There are four product options available for the gold proof coins. An individual 1/10 oz coin carries an issue limit of 4,000 from a maximum mintage of 8,000. An individual 1/4 oz coin carries an issue limit of 5,000 from a maximum mintage of 8,000. An individual 1 oz coin carries an issue limit of 3,000 from a maximum mintage of 6,000. Finally, a three coin proof set including one of each coin is offered with an issue limit of 1,500.

For additional information or to order, visit this Perth Mint product page.