1 oz Lunar III Year of the Goat 2027 — Perth Mint silver coin
The Lunar III Year of the Goat 2027 silver coin contains 31.1035 g of 999.9 fine silver and carries a face value of 1 Australian dollars. It is the eighth release in the Perth Mint's third lunar series, dedicated to the Goat — the eighth animal of the Chinese zodiac. The ounce is the standard trading unit in bullion — this size has the deepest secondary market in the series.
Technical specification
| Specification |
Value |
| Fine silver weight |
31.1035 g |
| Fineness |
999.9 |
| Face value |
1 AUD |
| Diameter |
40.60 mm |
| Mintage |
300,000 coins |
| Mint |
The Perth Mint, Australia |
| Series |
Lunar Series III |
| Year |
2027, Year of the Goat |
| Packaging |
protective capsule |
What sets this coin apart
- Mintage of 300,000 coins — the only Goat 2027 silver size with a cap announced in advance.
- Reverse valid for 2027 only — the Goat design will not return within the current twelve-year cycle.
- 999.9 fineness — the highest purity used in bullion coins.
- Government guarantee of weight and fineness — the Perth Mint is owned by the Government of Western Australia.
- Recognised on the secondary market — the Lunar series is bought back worldwide.
The Lunar series — twelve years, twelve animals
The Perth Mint launched its first lunar series in 1996. Each series runs for twelve years, covering a full Chinese zodiac cycle, after which the mint starts again with new artwork. The third series began in 2020 with the Year of the Rat, and 2027 falls on the Goat.
The practical consequence: each year's design is struck for one year only and is never reissued. The next Year of the Goat arrives in 2039, by then within the fourth series and with a different reverse.
Obverse
The obverse carries the effigy of King Charles III by Dan Thorne, together with the 1 Australian dollar denomination, the weight and fineness and the year of issue. Australia remains a constitutional monarchy, which is why the reigning monarch appears on all Australian bullion coins.
Reverse
The reverse of the 2027 Goat silver coins is by Natasha Muhl. Titled "Three Goats Bring Bliss", it shows three animals — an adult goat, a young goat and a kid — grazing among mountains, with a blossoming plum tree behind them. In Chinese symbolism the plum tree stands for purity, perseverance and hope.
The designer described the trio as an expression of life, vitality and growth, and of the harmony between heaven, earth and humanity. This design applies to silver only — the gold and platinum coins of the same year carry Wade Robinson's work.
The Perth Mint — who strikes this coin
The Perth Mint opened in 1899 as a branch of Britain's Royal Mint, refining gold from the Western Australian goldfields. It is now owned by the Government of Western Australia, which guarantees by statute the weight and fineness of every coin struck — an unusual arrangement, as most mints operate as companies without such a guarantee.
The mint's refinery is listed in the LBMA Good Delivery system, meaning its bars and metal are accepted in wholesale trade without further assay. For a buyer of bullion coins this comes down to one thing: on resale, the origin of the metal does not have to be proven.
What to check before buying
The coin ships in a factory capsule with no paper certificate — standard for bullion. Leave the capsule closed: fingerprints reduce the resale price.
Silver falls outside the VAT exemption that applies to gold bullion in Poland, so the price includes 23 percent VAT. No paper certificate is included, which is standard for bullion.
Why GoldInvest24
We source coins from state mints and LBMA-accredited producers. Every shipment is insured and packed discreetly, with no markings indicating the contents. We also run a gold and silver buyback, so a coin bought here can be sold back without hunting for a buyer. Current quotes are on our silver price page.
All Goat 2027 sizes in silver
| Size |
Metal weight |
Face value |
Diameter |
| 1/2 oz |
15.5517 g |
0.5 AUD |
32.60 mm |
| 1 oz (this coin) |
31.1035 g |
1 AUD |
40.60 mm |
| 2 oz |
62.2070 g |
2 AUD |
50.60 mm |
| 5 oz |
155.5175 g |
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| 1 kg |
1000 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How much silver does this coin contain?
Exactly 31.1035 grams of fine silver at 999.9 fineness. The total weight of the coin is effectively the same as its metal content.
What is the mintage of this size?
The Perth Mint set a cap of 300,000 coins for this size.
How does the gold reverse differ from the silver one?
They are two separate designs. Gold and platinum carry Wade Robinson's composition with a single goat on a mountain plain. Silver received Natasha Muhl's design showing three goats among mountains with a blossoming plum tree.
Is VAT charged on this coin?
Yes. Silver falls outside the exemption that applies to gold bullion; in Poland the rate is 23 percent. The same applies to platinum and palladium.
When does the Goat design return in the Lunar series?
The Chinese zodiac cycle runs twelve years, so the next Year of the Goat falls in 2039 — by then in the Perth Mint's fourth lunar series and with a new reverse.