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Lunar Series III Investment Coins (2020-2031)

TheAustralian Lunar Series III Gold Investment Coins and Silver Investment Coins, issued by the Perth Mint, are dedicated to the 12-year cycle of the Chinese lunar calendar starting in 2020 (Year of the Mouse) and ending in 2031 (Year of the Pig). These investment coins have become some of the world's most popular collectible coins minted in recent times. The first Lunar Series was originally introduced in 1996 in gold, but in 1999 the Mint began minting a silver version.

As these are investment coins, they can of course be acquired at the price of gold on world markets, but excluding those investment coins that are minted in limited editions. In addition to their huge popularity and worldwide liquidity, this is one of the reasons why these coins are so sought after and why many investors become avid collectors.

The Lunar Series gold coins are minted in 99.99% (24-karat) purest gold and the silver coins are minted in 99.9% pure silver. As of 2017 (Year of the Rooster silver investment coin release), the purity of the Lunar silver investment coins is 99.99%. Each coin of the Lunar Series is housed individually in a protective acrylic capsule.

The main reason for the popularity of these coins is their exceptional quality. Many coin collectors claim that the Perth Mint is unmatched when it comes to producing commemorative coins.

The reverse side of the coin always depicts the animal motif of that year of the Chinese lunar calendar. The animal motifs in different productions are always slightly different on silver and gold coins.

The Lunar Series investment coins are so beautifully struck that some investors mistakenly think that these coins are struck in Proof quality. The raised designs on the coin are meticulously polished, and the contrast is complemented by the matte to satin finish all around. This effect can best be seen on the obverse of the coin, which always shows a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

Themintage for the 10 Oz, 2 Oz 1/2 Oz, 1/4 Oz, 1/10 Oz and 1/20 Ozgold coins is unlimited, with only the 1 Oz coins being minted in a limited mintage of 30,000. Silver coins weighing 1 Kg, 5 Oz and 2 Oz, 1/2 Oz are unlimited, but only 150-1000 pieces for 10 Kg and 300,000 pieces for 1 Oz.

Lunar 1 oz gold investment coins very often reach their production limit and are soon discontinued. Sometimes they can still be found on the secondary market, but in any case the coins are usually sold out in a flash from the Perth Mint.

The Lunar Series gold investment coins offer high appreciation in future years, which can be seen currently in the Lunar Series I and II. Normally in the current year of mintage, the price for limited edition coins does not significantly exceed that of regular investment coins, but after a while, when the coin is on sale and investor and collector interest grows, the price starts to increase. This is why it often happens that these coins are literally sold out in a flash. Of course, the sold-out coins are then sold on the market at a big premium. Thus, their price increases much faster than other investment coins.
Lunar Series Investment Coins are a well-known and respected investment worldwide, both from the point of view of investors and collectors, because of their huge demand and liquidity.

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