Australian Gold Lunar 1/4 oz
| Dealer | Price | Premium | Stock | Updated | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BBGASCBest | $1,238.78 | +4.9% over spot | In stock | 51 minutes ago | |
HBHero Bullion | $1,288.82 | +9.1% over spot | In stock | 43 minutes ago | |
MMMonument Metals | $1,300.35 | +10.1% over spot | In stock | 1 hour ago | |
AAPMEX | $1,308.96 | +10.8% over spot | In stock | 50 minutes ago |
- BBGASCBest$1,238.78+4.9% over spotIn stock51 minutes agoView Deal
- HBHero Bullion$1,288.82+9.1% over spotIn stock43 minutes agoView Deal
- MMMonument Metals$1,300.35+10.1% over spotIn stock1 hour agoView Deal
- AAPMEX$1,308.96+10.8% over spotIn stock50 minutes agoView Deal
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Specifications
- Weight
- 1/4 oz
- Purity
- .9999
- Mint
- Perth Mint
- Country
- Australia
- First struck
- 1996
About the Australian Gold Lunar
The Lunar series began in 1996 with Series I, running through one full twelve-year zodiac cycle that ended in 2007. Series II picked up in 2008 and ran through 2019. Series III started in 2020 and is currently underway. Each series is a fresh artistic interpretation of the same twelve animals, which is why Lunar collectors usually pick a series and stick with it.
The Perth Mint strikes the Lunar in .9999 fine gold across five common bullion sizes: 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, 1 oz, and 2 oz. Larger commemorative sizes exist (10 oz, 1 kg, even 10 kg) but those are special-order and rarely show up at the major dealers we track.
What sets the Lunar apart from the Kangaroo, the Perth Mint's other flagship gold coin, is the annual design change. The Kangaroo refreshes its reverse each year too, but it is one continuous bullion program. The Lunar is structured as a twelve-year arc, capped mintages on most sizes, and each year's coin is its own collectible.
Mintages vary by size and year. The 1 oz is the most heavily struck and the most liquid on the secondary market. The fractional sizes (1/10, 1/4, 1/2 oz) often have lower caps and can carry steeper premiums, especially in the popular zodiac years like Dragon, Tiger, and Ox. The 2 oz is a niche size with thinner dealer coverage.
From a stacking perspective, the Lunar trades at a premium to plain-vanilla bullion like the Eagle or Maple. You are paying for the design, the cap, and the secondary-market story. Whether that premium holds up when you sell depends entirely on the year, the size, and how the zodiac collector market is feeling that month.
The coin is legal tender in Australia, which is mostly a packaging detail. The face value is symbolic and well below the gold content. What matters for resale is the year, the series, and the condition of the capsule.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the current premium on Australian Gold Lunar 1/4 oz?
The lowest premium right now is +4.9% over spot at BGASC ($1,238.78). The table above ranks every dealer by premium so the best deal is at the top.
Which dealer has the cheapest Australian Gold Lunar 1/4 oz?
BGASC currently has the lowest total price at $1,238.78. We compare every dealer on a freshness-filtered 24-hour window so rankings reflect live market prices.
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