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1/10oz Perth Mint Gold Lunar Coins
The Perth Mint Lunar Series (I, II and III) is based upon the 12 Year Chinese Lunar Calendar, dating back to 2600BC.
Struck from .9999 fine gold and are issued as Australian legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. These 1/10oz gold Lunar coins are the smallest in the series, and are a great option as a gift for someone on a meaningful anniversary, or for collectors looking to purchase the full range.
1/10oz Perth Mint Gold Lunar Coins
The Perth Mint's Australian Lunar series began in 1996, with each year's coin celebrating one of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. Series I ran until 2007, Series II from 2008 to 2019, and Series III began in 2020. Because each design is struck for a single year only, the coins carry a collectable appeal alongside their 999.9 fine gold.
The tenth ounce coin is one of the smaller options in a range that runs from 1/20oz up to 1kg. The 1oz Perth Mint Gold Lunar remains the most widely traded size in the series.
Every size in the series, from a twentieth of an ounce up to a full kilo, is listed on our Perth Mint Gold Lunar page.
Like all investment grade gold, these coins are exempt from VAT, so the price you pay reflects the gold content and a small premium rather than being inflated by sales tax.
1/10oz Perth Mint Gold Lunar Coin Specification
The 1/10oz Perth Mint gold Lunar coin is an Australian gold coin struck by the Perth Mint. Every coin in the series is 999.9 fine gold issued as Australian legal tender, a specification that has stayed the same across all three series.
| 1/10oz Perth Mint Gold Lunar Coins | Specification |
|---|---|
| Purity | 24 carat |
| Fineness | 999.9 |
| Gold content | 3.11g |
| Total weight | 3.11g |
| Diameter | 16.60mm |
| Face value | 15 Australian Dollars |
1/10oz Perth Mint Gold Lunar Price
1/10oz Perth Mint Gold Lunar prices are derived from the value of the gold each coin contains. Each 1/10oz Perth Mint gold Lunar coin weighs 3.11 grams, and is struck to a purity of 24 carat, meaning it contains 3.11 grams of pure gold.
1/10oz Perth Mint Gold Lunar prices can vary thanks to the coin's history and numismatic appeal, with certain years or designs being particularly desirable with collectors. The price of a new 1/10oz Perth Mint gold Lunar coin will typically be based on today's gold price, with a small premium to cover the cost of manufacturing and supply of the coin. Older or rare 1/10oz Perth Mint gold Lunar coins can cost considerably more than the UK gold price. With the global price of gold being primarily calculated in dollars, periods in which the pound is weak versus the dollar will see UK 1/10oz Perth Mint gold Lunar prices rise, while a strong pound would see lower prices in the UK.
Our 1/10oz Perth Mint gold Lunar prices are displayed in real-time, updating every two minutes in-line with the current gold spot price. The 1/10oz Perth Mint gold Lunar price shown includes fully insured delivery.
1/10oz Perth Mint Gold Lunar Value
Investors often ask what is the value of a 1/10oz Perth Mint gold Lunar? 1/10oz Perth Mint gold Lunar coins have a face value of 15 Australian Dollars. It is important to note that the face value is a nominal amount that has no bearing on the actual value of the coin. As mentioned, the 1/10oz Perth Mint gold Lunar coin's main value can usually be worked out based on the current gold price. It is this simplicity that makes gold bullion coins appealing. They are bought and sold based on their intrinsic metal value without having to worry about any numismatic value and a more complicated selling process.
You can always find a simple benchmark value for a 1/10oz Perth Mint gold Lunar thanks to the publicly available spot price. The value of a 1/10oz Perth Mint gold Lunar is therefore generally the same regardless of the year and is just based on the metal content. Some years of 1/10oz Perth Mint gold Lunar might command a further premium. A lower mintage, or special design could see their value increase beyond their metal content.
The easiest way to work out a 1/10oz Perth Mint Gold Lunar value is to use its gold weight of 3.11 grams and multiply that by the current gold spot price in grams. As a coin with a purity of 999.9 fineness, it's important to calculate the 24 carat 1/10oz Perth Mint gold Lunar value, to ensure you have an accurate price.
How Much are 1/10oz Perth Mint Gold Lunar Coins Worth?
If you are wondering how much are 1/10oz Perth Mint Gold Lunar coins worth, a simple rule of thumb is that a 1/10oz Perth Mint gold Lunar has 3.11g of pure gold, or 1/10 of a troy ounce. If you see the gold price in troy ounces you can therefore work out how much a 1/10oz Perth Mint gold Lunar is worth quite quickly.
