0.5 g Lunar III Year of the Goat Gold Coin | 2027

Lunar III Year of the Goat 0.5 g 2027 gold coin, Perth Mint

A coin containing half a gram of 999.9 fine gold, struck by Australia's Perth Mint in the Lunar III series for 2027 — the Year of the Goat in the Chinese calendar. It is the smallest size of this issue and comes in a blister that protects it from scratches and fingerprints.

The 0.5 g size is most often chosen as a gift — for Chinese New Year, for the birthday of someone born in a Year of the Goat, or as the first gold coin in a collection.

Technical specification

The Lunar series — the third twelve-year cycle

The Perth Mint released its first series of lunar coins in 1996. Each series runs for twelve years, one full cycle of the Chinese zodiac, after which the Mint starts again with new designs. The third series began in 2020 with the Year of the Rat. The goat is the eighth animal of the cycle, so the 2027 issue is the eighth release of Lunar III.

The Perth Mint struck earlier gold goat coins in 2003 (Series I) and 2015 (Series II). The next goat will not appear until 2039 — in a new series and with a different design.

Obverse and reverse

The reverse features the goat — the zodiac sign of 2027 — with the Chinese character for the animal and the year. The obverse carries Dan Thorne's portrait of King Charles III, used on Lunar III coins since the change of monarch, together with the face value of 2 Australian dollars.

At 11.60 mm in diameter the coin is very small, so the details are best viewed through a loupe without taking the coin out of its blister.

Sizes in the 2027 issue

At GoldInvest24 the Year of the Goat 2027 gold coins are available from 0.5 g through 1/20, 1/10, 1/4 and 1/2 oz up to 1, 2 and 10 oz. The smallest sizes offer an affordable way into this issue, but at such a low weight the minting cost makes up a much larger share of the price than on a one-ounce coin.

What to consider

• Per gram of gold, the 0.5 g coin costs more than a 1/4 oz or 1 oz coin — you are also paying for minting, packaging and design.
• Do not open the blister: a coin in intact packaging is easier to resell.
• The coin is Australian legal tender, but its value follows the gold price and collector demand, not the face value.

VAT on gold coins

The coin is 999.9 fine, legal tender in its country of issue and was minted after 1800. It is therefore VAT-exempt throughout the European Union under Articles 344 and 346 of Council Directive 2006/112/EC; in Poland the rule is implemented by Art. 122 of the VAT Act.

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Frequently asked questions

How much gold does the coin contain?

Half a gram of 999.9 fine gold, or 0.016 troy oz. For comparison, the smallest ounce-based size of this issue, 1/20 oz, contains 1.5552 g of gold.

Which year of the Lunar III series is this?

The eighth. The Lunar III series began in 2020 with the Year of the Rat, and the goat is the eighth animal of the Chinese zodiac.

When does the Year of the Goat begin?

The Year of the Goat begins with Chinese New Year on 6 February 2027. The Perth Mint releases each year's coins a few months in advance.

Is the coin legal tender?

Yes, in Australia, with a face value of 2 AUD. Its market value, however, comes from its gold content and collector demand, not from the face value.

Why is the price per gram higher than for larger coins?

Minting and packaging cost roughly the same regardless of weight, so at half a gram they make up a larger share of the price than on a 1/4 oz or 1 oz coin.

Is VAT charged on this coin?

No. A 999.9 fine gold coin that is legal tender and was minted after 1800 is VAT-exempt throughout the EU under Council Directive 2006/112/EC, implemented in Poland by Art. 122 of the VAT Act.