Chinese Lunar Calendar The Chinese lunar calendar runs in a twelve year cycle. Each year is denoted by its symbol.
Perth Mint Lunar Series
The Perth Mint in Western Australia produces the world's finest range of gold bullion coins, not to mention their silver and platinum ranges. The designs change every year, and the design and production qualities are superb. We at Chard Coins are the sole Prime distributor for these in the UK.
The lunar series are produced in eight different sizes and weights, including the 10 ounce versions featured on this page.
If you are looking for an interesting and unusual gift, then these large and impressive gold coins take some beating!
Brief History
The Chinese Lunar Calendar is based on a 12 year cycle, each year in the cycle is associated with a different animal. The Perth Mint in Australia started issuing series of Chinese Lunar Calendar Coins
, in gold and silver, in 1996, which was the Year of the Rat. We rarely manage to buy any of the older years, which tend to be very hard to source.
Price & Availability
Year | Symbol | Availability |
1996 | Rat | Ask |
1997 | Ox | Ask |
1998 | Tiger | Ask |
1999 | Rabbit | Ask |
2000 | Dragon | Ask< |
2001 | Snake / Serpent | Ask |
2002 | Horse | Ask |
2003 | Goat / Ram | Ask |
2004 | Monkey | Ask |
2005 | Rooster / Cockerel | Ask |
2006 | Dog | Ask |
2007 | Pig | Ask |
1996 - 2007 | All 12 | Sold Out |
2008 | Rat | Ask |
2009 | Ox | Ask |
2010 | Tiger | Ask |
2011 | Rabbit | Ask |
2012 | Dragon | Ask |
Please check our Standard Terms for Bullion Coins .
You may wish to use our Order Form UK
Order Form USA
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Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10, Insured Shipping $20
Canada Airmail $15, Insured Shipping via Fedex $40
Obverse of Ten Ounce Year of the Mouse Gold Coin- Series II