Obverse: The obverse features a left-facing portrait of King Charles III designed by Dan Thorne. The inscriptions “CHARLES III” and “AUSTRALIA” appear along the upper edge, identifying the monarch and the issuing country. The lower section displays the pure gold weight and fineness “1/2 oz 9999 Au” and the face value “50 DOLLARS”. The designer’s initials “DT” appear beneath the portrait.
Reverse: The reverse features a goat with long, curved horns standing in a rocky mountain landscape. The composition is complemented by rocks, mountain slopes and a tree on the right. The Chinese character “羊”, representing the goat, and the inscription “GOAT 2027” appear above. The Perth Mint’s “P” mintmark is visible on the left, while the initials “WR” of designer Wade Robinson appear on a rock.
About the coin: This 2027 gold bullion coin belongs to The Perth Mint’s “Australian Lunar Series III”, dedicated to the animals of the Chinese lunar zodiac. The coin celebrates the Year of the Goat. In Chinese zodiac tradition, the goat is associated with gentleness, creativity, compassion and inner strength. Years of the Goat include 2027, 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979 and every twelfth preceding year. The coin is struck from .9999 fine gold and contains 1/2 troy ounce (15.55175 g) of pure gold. Its face value is 50 Australian dollars and its maximum diameter is 25.60 mm. The coin is supplied in a protective plastic capsule and is suitable both as a gold investment and as an addition to a “Lunar” series collection.
