Lunar 2015 1 troy ounce gold coin

Lunar 2015 1 troy ounce gold coin The Lunar coins originated in Australia. These are minted by the Australian Perth Mint. The image on the Lunar coins changes annually based on the Chinese era. 2015 is the year of the Goat, one of the 12 animals of the ancient Chinese calendar.

The Gold Lunar 1 troy ounce from 2015 is the eighth coin in the Lunar II series. This series is published annually by the Perth Mint in Australia which is located in Deakin, about 500 kilometers from Melbourne. If you are interested and in Australia it is possible to visit this mint.

On the Lunar 2015 there is an image of a Goat. This is a new and unique design. The image is of a male goat on a ridge with a stylized mountain scene as a backdrop. Below the image is the text "Year of the Goat". The Chinese character of the word goat is displayed. The other side of this coin contains an official image of Queen Elizabeth II that all coins of Perth Mint have.

The images of the gold coins contain symbols of the Chinese zodiac, these images change every year. After twelve years, the cycle starts again because there are a total of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. The year 2015 was the year of the Goat, which is depicted on the coin. The coin consists of a purity of 999.9/1000 and has a weight of 1 Troy Ounce which is equal to 31.1 grams. The Lunar coins are 24 carats, higher than this is not possible.

The Lunar coins are loved because of their changing images. This makes it an excellent coin for those who want to combine investing with a nice collection.