{"product_id":"australian-lunar-series-iii-2027-year-of-the-goat-1-2oz-silver-gold-plated-coin-in-card","title":"Australian Lunar Series III 2027 Year of the Goat 1\/2oz Silver Gold-Plated Coin in Card","description":"\u003cp\u003eA show special from the Beijing International Coin Exposition. The Perth Mint issues this gold-plated 1\/2oz silver coin for BICE, the major coin fair in China, and it is available here from the same release date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatasha Muhl's reverse shows a mature goat, a young goat and a kid grazing beneath a plum blossom tree. The scene illustrates the Chinese saying \u003cem\u003eThree Goats Bring Bliss\u003c\/em\u003e, a wish for the end of winter, the return of spring and prosperous new beginnings, while the plum blossom stands for purity, resilience and hope. The coin is gold-plated, and the Chinese character for goat, 'GOAT 2027' and The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the legend of the Great Race, the goat travelled with the monkey and the rooster. When the three reached a wide, fast-flowing river, the goat calmly led the way across, reached the far bank first and took eighth place in the zodiac. People born in a Goat year (2027, 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979 and every 12 years before) are said to be gentle, creative and compassionate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe obverse bears Dan Thorne's effigy of His Majesty King Charles III. Struck from 1\/2oz of 99.99% pure silver and issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin is set in an illustrated display card that shows both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy collectors choose it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeijing International Coin Exposition show special\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2oz of 99.99% pure silver, gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited to 3,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralian legal tender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented in an illustrated display card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSPECIFICATION\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDETAIL\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIssue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeijing International Coin Exposition show special\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e99.99% pure silver, gold-plated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver Content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2oz (troy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonetary Denomination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAUD 50 cents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Gross Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.553g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32.60mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.90mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Mintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIssue Limit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReverse Designer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatasha Muhl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObverse Designer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDan Thorne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 November 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItem Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3S2706ECAD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"The Perth Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67720284242221,"sku":"9327025065779","price":118.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/0388\/4336\/files\/01-4118---Lunar-Series-III-YOT-Goat-2027-1oz-Silver-Plated-Coin-Beijing-Show-Special-On-Edge-LowRes.png?v=1793151794","url":"https:\/\/mintcoinshop.com.au\/products\/australian-lunar-series-iii-2027-year-of-the-goat-1-2oz-silver-gold-plated-coin-in-card","provider":"Mint Coin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}