Australia Gold Coins

Australia Gold Coins

Australian Lunar Gold Coin Series

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The Perth Mint began producing the Chinese Lunar Animal Gold Coin Series in 1996. These pure gold coins are produced in 1 Kilo, 10 oz, 2 oz, 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/10 oz and 1/20 oz sizes. The obverse features an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II while the reverse depicts one of the Chinese Lunar animals. All of our Australian Lunar coins are in mint condition in their original packaging. River City Coins & Jewelry stocks the three smaller sizes.

River City Coins also has a selection of 14K gold bezels if you wish to make your coin into a piece of jewelry (see below).

These lunar animal coins were also issued in pure silver and may be ordered here.

Shipping and insurance charges are added to all orders at checkout and are based on the total amount of your order from our site (see chart below). Rates quoted are for shipment to U. S. addresses only. International orders are not accepted. In many cases, we may have only one of any specific coin so please do not order more than one of each without checking with us first. To inquire of quantity available or if you have other questions, please phone 573-334-1108 or email Rvrcoins@swbell.net

Australian Lunar Gold Coin Series

1996

Year of the Rat

1997

Year of the Ox

1998

Year of the Tiger

1999

Year of the Rabbit

2000

Year of the Dragon

2001

Year of the Snake

2002

Year of the Horse

2003

Year of the Goat

2004

Year of the Monkey

2005

Year of the Rooster

2006

Year of the Dog

2007

Year of the Pig

Australian Lunar Gold Coin Series

Year / Animal	1/20 Ounce	1/10 Ounce	1/4 Ounce
1996 / Rat	Sold Out	$155	Sold Out
1997 / Ox	Sold Out	$155	Sold Out
1998 / Tiger	Sold Out	$155	Sold Out
1999 / Rabbit	Sold Out	Sold Out	Sold Out
2000 / Dragon	$85	$155	$325
2001 / Snake	$85	$155	Sold Out
2002 / Horse	$85	$155	$325
2003 / Goat	Sold Out	$155	$325
2004 / Monkey	$85	$155	$325
2005 / Rooster	$85	$155	Sold Out
2006 / Dog	$85	$155	Sold Out
2007 / Pig	Sold Out	$155	$325

Australian Lunar Gold Coins Specifications

Size
Diameter

$100 or 1 Troy Ounce
32.10 mm

$50 or 1/2 Troy Ounce
25.10 mm

$25 or1/4 Troy Ounce
20.10 mm

$15 or1/10 Troy Ounce
16.10 mm

$5 or 1/20 Troy Ounce
14.10 mm

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Bezels For Australian Gold Coins

Plain Reeded Edge Bezel

Diamond Cut Bezel

Diamond Cut Rope Bezel

Coin Type
Plain R/E
Dia. Cut
Dia. Cut Rope

1/20

Ounce

(14.10mm)
$55

$65

$135

1/10

Ounce

(16.10mm)
$60

$70

$155

1/4

Ounce

(20.10mm)
$70

$80

$175

1/2

Ounce

(25.10mm)
Sold Out
Sold Out
Sold Out

One

Ounce

(32.10mm)
Sold Out
Sold Out
Sold Out

Australian Sovereigns & Half Sovereigns

(Please do not order more than one of each date or mint)

Sovereigns and Half Sovereigns of Queen Victoria

1837-1901

Queen Victoria ruled the United Kingdom from 1837 until her death in 1901. Three different obverse head styles were used on sovereigns minted during her reign. From 1838-1887, Queen Victoria was depicted in her youth (young-head style). The Jubilee head style commemorating Victoria's 50th year as Queen was introduced in 1887 and used through 1893. The old head, or veiled head, style was used from 1893 until 1901. Sovereigns of Queen Victoria come with both the St. George and shield reverses.

Victoria Young Head Sovereign

(Note Mintmark under Bust)

Victoria Young Head Half Sovereign with Shield Reverse

Victoria Young Head Sovereigns

Year-Mintmark	Condition	&Price-Add to Cart
1872-S	Almost Unc.	$395
1873-M	Almost Unc.	$365
1876-S	Almost Unc.	$345
1877-M	Almost Unc.	$345
1878-M	Extra Fine	$310
1878-S (Shield Reverse)	Almost Unc.	$345
1883-S	Extra Fine	$300
1884-M	Almost Unc.	$335
1885-M	Extra Fine	$300
1885-S	Extra Fine	$300
1886-M	Almost Unc.	$325
1887-S	Almost Unc.	$325
1887-M	Extra Fine	$300

Victoria Jubilee Head Sovereigns

Year-Mintmark

Condition

Price-Add to Cart

1890-S

Uncirculated

$335

Gold Sovereigns and Half Sovereigns of King Edward VII

1902-1910

Only one portrait was used on the sovereigns of Edward VII who became King in 1901 after the death of Queen Victoria. Sovereigns of King Edward VII are dated from 1902 through 1910. All King Edward VII sovereigns have the St. George reverse

Date / Mintmark	Condition	Price-Add to Cart
1903-M	Almost Uncirculated	$305
1903-P	Extra Fine	$300
1904-M	Almost Uncirculated	$305
1906-M	Almost Uncirculated	$305
1908-M	Extra Fine	$300
1909-M	Almost Uncirculated	$345
1910-P	Almost Uncirculated	$305
1910-M	Almost Uncirculated	$305
1910-S	Almost Uncirculated	$305

Sovereigns and Half Sovereigns of King George V

1911 - 1932

Two similar, yet distinct, head styles were used on the sovereigns of King George V. The first portrait, the "Large Head", of George V was used from 1911 to 1928.

In 1929, the portrait on George V sovereigns was changed to the second or "Small Head" type. This was only used on the four dates issued from 1929 to 1932. All King George V sovereigns have the St. George reverse.

Sovereigns and Half Sovereigns of King George V

Only one of each date, or mint, is available so please do not order more than one of each.

Date / Mintmark	Condition	Price / Add to Cart
1911-S	Uncirculated	$305
1912-P	Uncirculated	$305
1912-S Half Sov.	Uncirculated	$175
1912-S	Uncirculated	$305
1915-S Half Sov.	Almost Unc.	$170
1915-S	Uncirculated	$305
1917-P	Almost Unc.	$305
1919-P	Extra Fine	Sold
1921-P	Almost Unc.	$305

Specifications of Gold Sovereigns and Half Sovereigns

	Sovereigns	Half Sovereigns
Fineness	.9167	.9167
Weight	.257 Troy oz.	.126 Troy oz.
Diameter	22.02 MM	19.22 MM
Fine Gold Content	.235 Troy oz.	.1177 Troy oz.

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14K Gold Bezels For Sovereigns & Half Sovereigns

Plain Reeded Edge Bezel

Diamond Cut Bezel

Diamond Cut Rope Bezel

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Coin Type
Plain R/E
Dia. Cut
D/C Rope

English

Sovereign

(22mm)
$75

$85

$175

English

1/2 Sovereign

(19.2mm)
$75

$85

$170

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U.S. Coins

Size	Diameter
$100 or 1 Troy Ounce	32.10 mm
$50 or 1/2 Troy Ounce	25.10 mm
$25 or1/4 Troy Ounce	20.10 mm
$15 or1/10 Troy Ounce	16.10 mm
$5 or 1/20 Troy Ounce	14.10 mm