1999-2010 Perth Mint Lunar Gilded 1oz Silver 12 Coin Set

🐉 1999–2010 Perth Mint Australian Lunar Series I 12-Coin 1oz Silver Gilded Set

Complete 12-Coin Collection | 12oz Silver Gilded | 99.99% Pure Silver | Limited Mintage

Spanning the full 12-year Lunar cycle, this complete Australian Lunar Series I set is struck from 12oz of 99.99% pure silver, each coin enhanced with selective gilding. Representing all animals of the Chinese Zodiac, this prestigious set offers both cultural richness and collector significance. Complete sets such as this  far scarcer than individual coin mintages suggest, making it a highly desirable acquisition.

✨ Key Features

🪙 Complete 12-coin Lunar Series I set (12oz total)
🌟 Each coin struck from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver
✨ Selective gilded designs on each coin
🏛️ Australian legal tender ($1 denomination per coin)
📜 Includes Certificates of Authenticity
🎁 Presented in original Jarrah timber display case with shipper
🌍 Limited mintage: 50,000 (individual coins)

📖 Lunar Series I – Chinese Zodiac Tradition

The Australian Lunar Series I (1999–2010) is inspired by the ancient Chinese Lunar Calendar, which assigns one of twelve animals to each year in a repeating cycle. Each animal is believed to influence the personality and destiny of those born under its sign.

This complete set features all twelve zodiac animals:

Rabbit (1999), Dragon (2000), Snake (2001), Horse (2002), Goat (2003), Monkey (2004), Rooster (2005), Dog (2006), Pig (2007), Rat (2008), Ox (2009), and Tiger (2010).

Notably, the final three coins bear dual dates:

• Rat (2008/2007)
• Ox (2009/2007)
• Tiger (2010/2007)

🎨 Design Description

Each coin’s reverse depicts a traditional Chinese zodiac animal, enhanced with selective gilding, along with the corresponding year-date. The designs reflect cultural symbolism and artistic interpretation unique to each animal.

The obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, along with the denomination of 1 Dollar, confirming each coin’s status as Australian legal tender.

📋 Specifications

💎 Collector Appeal

Complete Lunar Series I sets are significantly harder to source than individual coins, particularly in original packaging with certificates. This full 12-coin gilded edition offers both visual appeal and historical importance as the inaugural Perth Mint lunar series.

A cornerstone collectible for Lunar enthusiasts and a premium long-term hold, this set combines cultural significance, precious metal value, and increasing scarcity.