Product Description
Specifications
2015 1oz Perth Mint Lunar Series III Goat Silver Coin with Lion Privy
Product Overview
Celebrate the Year of the Goat with the 2015 1oz Lunar Goat Lion Privy Silver Coin, a special release from The Perth Mint's highly regarded Lunar Series II collection. Struck from 1 troy ounce (31.1g) of 99.9% pure silver, this Australian legal tender coin combines the beloved Year of the Goat design with a distinctive Bavarian Lion privy mark, creating an attractive variation on the standard bullion issue.
According to Chinese tradition, the Emperor ordered a great race between all the animals on Earth to determine their positions in the lunar calendar. The gentle and determined Goat secured eighth place in the zodiac and has since become a symbol of peace, creativity, compassion and harmony. With a maximum mintage of just 35,000 coins, significantly lower than the standard bullion release, this Lion Privy edition is particularly sought after by Lunar Series collectors and Perth Mint enthusiasts.
Key Features & Benefits
- 99.9% Pure Silver – Contains 1 troy ounce (31.1g) of fine silver.
- Lunar Series II Release – Part of The Perth Mint's internationally recognised lunar coin programme.
- Bavarian Lion Privy Mark – Special privy issue featuring a small lion on the reverse.
- Year of the Goat Design – Celebrates the eighth animal of the Chinese zodiac.
- Australian Legal Tender – Officially issued currency of Australia.
- Low Maximum Mintage – Limited to just 35,000 coins worldwide.
- Highly Collectible – Scarcer than the standard bullion release.
- Perth Mint Craftsmanship – Renowned quality and artistry.
Design & Craftsmanship
The reverse depicts a family of three goats standing in a grassy field, creating a peaceful and harmonious scene representative of the Goat's gentle nature. Stylised trees appear in the background, adding depth and visual balance to the design. Included within the artwork are the Chinese character for "Goat", the inscription "Year of the Goat", and a distinctive Bavarian Lion privy mark, which differentiates this special release from the standard 2015 bullion coin.
The obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, together with the coin's weight, purity, denomination and year of issue.
The Goat holds the eighth position in the Chinese lunar zodiac and is associated with kindness, creativity, compassion and artistic expression. Those born in 2027, 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967 and every twelfth preceding year are believed to embody many of these admirable qualities.
Authentication & Specifications
Year: 2015
Series: Australian Lunar Series II
Theme: Year of the Goat
Mint: The Perth Mint
Metal: Silver
Purity: 99.9%
Weight: 1 Troy Ounce (31.1g)
Denomination: $1 AUD
Maximum Mintage: 35,000
Legal Tender: Australian Legal Tender
Obverse Designer: Ian Rank-Broadley
Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II effigy
Reverse: Family of goats with Bavarian Lion privy mark
Packaging & Availability
Each 2015 Lunar Goat Lion Privy Silver Coin is supplied in a protective acrylic capsule.
With a maximum mintage of only 35,000 coins, this special privy-marked release is significantly scarcer than the standard Year of the Goat bullion issue and remains a desirable addition to Lunar Series II collections.
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