Silver Investment Coin Year of the Ox Year of the Buffalo Lunar 1 Oz 2021

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 silver 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.

It was when the silver Lunar Series II was released in 2008 (Year of the Mouse) that this series inevitably clashed with the silver Lunar Series I released since 1999 (Year of the Rabbit), as the Perth Mint decided to merge the release of the Lunar Series gold coins with the silver coins and so had to start with the Year of the Mouse, but continue the 12-year cycle of Series One. The result is a very interesting collector's rarity, as one can own the years 2008-2010 twice - once minted in 2007 from Lunar Series I and once minted from 2008 onwards from Lunar Series II.

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

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

The Lunar Series of investment coins offers 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 begins 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. This makes their price rise much faster than other investment coins.
Lunar Series Investment Coins are a well-known and respected investment worldwide by both investors and collectors due to their huge demand and liquidity.

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