Issue expected mid-October 2022
The Australian Perth Mint mints since September 2019 the coins of the Lunar III series with annually changing motifs. The Lunar III series is the successor to the highly successful Lunar I series in fine gold (1996-2007) and Lunar II series (2008-2019). The series is based on the 12 signs of the zodiac of the Chinese lunar calendar. The Lunar III series in fine gold started in 2019, and the year 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit.
The portrait of Queen Elizabeth II is depicted on the value side, while the motif side features a leaping hare with grasses. The motif changes annually, the complete series runs for 12 years – corresponding to the 12 signs of the zodiac. The gold coins of the Lunar series are among the most popular investment coins in fine gold worldwide. We carry the article “Lunar III – Hare” in gold as well as in silver in different denominations.
Motifs of the Lunar III series
Minting year – English designation
2020 – Year of the Mouse
2021 – Year of the Ox
2022 – Year of the Tiger
2023 – Year of the Rabbit
2024 – Year of the Dragon
2025 – Year of the Snake
2026 – Year of the Horse
2027 – Year of the Goat
2028 – Year of the Monkey
2029 – Year of the Rooster
2030 – Year of the Dog
2031 – Year of the Pig
Investment gold is exempt from tax under § 25c UStG.
