Three Goats Bring Bliss: the 2027 Year of the Goat 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin

Some coins look good in a photo. High relief coins look better in your hand, when you tilt them under the light and watch the design come alive.

The Australian Lunar Series III 2027 Year of the Goat 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin from The Perth Mint is one of those.

Three goats and a wish for spring

Natasha Muhl’s reverse shows three goats grazing beneath a plum blossom tree: a mature goat, a young goat and a kid. The scene illustrates the Chinese saying Three Goats Bring Bliss. It’s a wish for the end of winter, the return of spring and prosperous new beginnings.

The plum blossom carries its own meaning. It stands for purity, resilience and hope. The design also includes the Chinese character for goat, “GOAT 2027” and The Perth Mint’s “P” mintmark. The obverse carries Dan Thorne’s effigy of His Majesty King Charles III.

It’s a gentle, thoughtful design, and it suits the goat’s reputation. People born in a Goat year are said to be gentle, creative and compassionate.

What high relief means

A full ounce of 99.99% pure silver is formed into a coin 32.60mm across and 6.10mm thick. That extra depth lets the goats and blossom rise well above the mirror-finish background.

Both faces are minted on concave surfaces. This allows the silver to flow fully into the deepest parts of the die. The result is a sculpted, three-dimensional look, with frosted details catching the light against the polished field.

Photos don’t do this kind of coin justice. You notice the difference the moment you pick it up.

A small mintage

The mintage is 3,888. The number eight is associated with prosperity in Chinese culture, which makes it a fitting figure for a lunar release. It’s also a modest number for a coin with this level of detail.

The coin is Australian legal tender, with a face value of $1, and comes in its presentation case and shipper.

A gift for the Year of the Goat

Lunar New Year begins on 6 February 2027. This coin makes a meaningful gift for anyone born in a Goat year, including 2015, 2003, 1991 and 1979. It’s also a natural next step for collectors of the Australian Lunar Series III.

Order now

The 2027 Year of the Goat 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin was released on 3 November 2026 and is in stock now at $230. It qualifies for free tracked shipping within Australia.

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