The 1999 Australia Gold Lunar Rabbit is a fractional gold coin issued by The Perth Mint as part of the original Chinese Lunar Series I collection. Struck in .9999 fine gold with a weight of 1/20 oz, it carries legal tender status under the Australian government and represents one of the earliest releases in what would become one of the most respected sovereign lunar coin programs in the world. We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, making it a strong option for collectors and buyers seeking original Series I fractional gold.
This specific issue corresponds to the Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac calendar, giving it both numismatic appeal and cultural significance. The combination of sovereign issuance, four-nines purity, and a recognized lunar theme places it firmly within the premium fractional gold segment of the market.
The Perth Mint launched its Chinese Lunar Series I in 1996, producing annual releases tied to the twelve-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. The program was designed to appeal to both precious metals buyers and collectors drawn to the cultural symbolism
…The 1999 Australia Gold Lunar Rabbit is a fractional gold coin issued by The Perth Mint as part of the original Chinese Lunar Series I collection. Struck in .9999 fine gold with a weight of 1/20 oz, it carries legal tender status under the Australian government and represents one of the earliest releases in what would become one of the most respected sovereign lunar coin programs in the world. We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, making it a strong option for collectors and buyers seeking original Series I fractional gold.
This specific issue corresponds to the Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac calendar, giving it both numismatic appeal and cultural significance. The combination of sovereign issuance, four-nines purity, and a recognized lunar theme places it firmly within the premium fractional gold segment of the market.
The Perth Mint launched its Chinese Lunar Series I in 1996, producing annual releases tied to the twelve-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. The program was designed to appeal to both precious metals buyers and collectors drawn to the cultural symbolism of the lunar calendar. Each coin in the series featured a unique reverse design corresponding to that year's zodiac animal, making individual releases distinct within the broader collection.
The 1999 Rabbit issue arrived as the fourth coin in the Series I run and quickly established itself as a standout release. The rabbit holds a particularly auspicious place in Chinese tradition, associated with good fortune, peace, and longevity, which contributed to strong demand for this issue at the time of its release and sustained collector interest in subsequent years. The Perth Mint, operating since 1899 and recognized among the most technically advanced minting facilities in the world, was well positioned to produce a coin of this caliber at the fractional weight range.
Series I concluded with the 2007 Pig issue, after which The Perth Mint introduced a redesigned Series II program. The finite production runs of Series I coins, combined with their age and the global following of the lunar coin category, have made individual releases like the 1999 Rabbit increasingly difficult to acquire in original BU condition.
The reverse of the 1999 Lunar Rabbit features a detailed depiction of a rabbit rendered in the distinctive style that characterizes early Series I coins. The design captures the animal in a naturalistic pose, with fine engraving details that reward close examination. The year of issue, the coin's gold weight, and the .9999 purity designation appear as part of the reverse composition, integrated cleanly into the overall design without crowding the primary imagery.
The obverse carries the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was the standard effigy used on Australian legal tender coinage during this period. This portrait is accompanied by the coin's legal tender face value and the issuing country designation. At 1/20 oz, the coin's small diameter means that design elements are rendered at a fine scale, reflecting the precision minting standards The Perth Mint maintains across its entire range.
The Brilliant Uncirculated finish preserves the full original luster and mint-struck detail of the coin. Surface quality is consistent with coins that have seen no circulation, offering clean fields and sharp relief across both sides.
At 1/20 oz, this coin sits at the smaller end of the fractional gold range, which has practical implications for how it is bought and handled. The lower per-unit gold content makes the absolute acquisition price significantly more accessible than a full-ounce piece, which is a meaningful consideration for buyers who want exposure to sovereign gold without committing to a larger position at once. It also makes the coin a practical option for gifting, given its distinctive design and cultural resonance.
Fractional coins like this one typically carry a higher premium per troy ounce than their full-ounce counterparts, reflecting the fixed production costs spread across a smaller gold content. For the 1999 Lunar Rabbit specifically, collector demand and the age of the Series I program add a further layer of premium relative to contemporary fractional products, which is worth factoring into any comparison against current-issue fractional gold.
Every coin in this series was struck by The Perth Mint under exacting production controls consistent with its reputation as one of the world's foremost sovereign minting facilities. The .9999 fine gold standard used throughout Series I represents the highest level of purity available in standard bullion coin production, and the stated weight of 1/20 oz is validated through the mint's own quality processes. Coins bearing the Perth Mint hallmark carry an implicit standard of accountability that underpins their recognition in both domestic and international markets.
We verify authenticity, weight, and purity on the products we carry, and our authorized dealer relationships with both PCGS and NGC further reinforce our ability to support grading and certification for coins where that process is relevant. For a coin of this age and collector interest, professional third-party grading is worth considering if you intend to hold it as a long-term piece within a carefully curated collection.
Brilliant Uncirculated denotes a coin that has never been placed into circulation and retains its full original mint strike. BU coins exhibit sharp detail, clean fields, and the natural luster produced during the striking process. This grade is appropriate for buyers who want a coin in original, unmodified condition rather than a certified or slabbed example.
Individual coins ship in a protective plastic flip to guard the surfaces during transit. Standard tube packaging for Perth Mint 1/20 oz Lunar coins typically holds 20 pieces, and quantities at or above that threshold ship in sealed tubes consistent with original mint packaging. For larger quantities, sealed box formats are used. Because this is a 1999 Series I issue rather than a current production coin, packaging configurations may reflect secondary market handling, and we take care to ensure that coins arrive protected and in the condition described regardless of format.
The price of this coin reflects the current spot price of gold as its baseline, with a premium applied above that figure. For a 1/20 oz fractional coin, the per-ounce premium is naturally higher than it would be for a standard one-ounce sovereign coin, due to the relative cost of producing and distributing smaller pieces. Our pricing is updated in real time to reflect live market conditions, so the price displayed on the product page accurately reflects current gold pricing at the moment of purchase.
Beyond the standard fractional premium, the 1999 Lunar Rabbit carries an additional collector premium tied to its position as a Series I issue, the significance of the Rabbit year within the lunar cycle, and the age of the coin. These factors can cause premiums on older Series I pieces to diverge meaningfully from premiums on current-year releases, and that dynamic is worth understanding before comparing this coin directly to a newly minted fractional gold product.
Australian Lunar coins produced by The Perth Mint are recognized globally, and the .9999 fine gold standard further supports their acceptance in secondary markets. The Series I program has a well-established collector following, and coins from this earlier series tend to attract demand from buyers specifically seeking original issues rather than the redesigned Series II coins introduced in 2008.
We operate a two-way market, meaning customers can both purchase and sell precious metals within our platform at competitive buyback pricing. Understanding the resale side of a transaction before completing a purchase is something we actively encourage, and our platform is structured to make that evaluation straightforward. The bid/ask spread displayed on this product page reflects real-time market conditions and provides a transparent view of the full cost of ownership.
The 1999 Gold Lunar Rabbit occupies a specific and well-defined position within the precious metals market. It combines sovereign issuance by The Perth Mint, four-nines gold purity, and legal tender status with the added dimension of cultural significance and series collectibility. That combination is not replicated by generic fractional gold coins or bars, making this coin meaningful to a broader range of buyers than standard bullion alone would attract.
The limited production nature of Series I coins, the age of this specific issue, and the strong global following for Perth Mint lunar products give the 1999 Rabbit a profile that extends beyond its metal content. For buyers who want fractional gold with a recognized sovereign pedigree and a documented collector market, this coin offers a more distinctive option than most contemporary fractional alternatives at a comparable size.
We built this platform around the principle that buying and selling precious metals should be straightforward, transparent, and grounded in objective market information. That means pricing that reflects live market conditions, a two-way market structure that treats the sell side with the same seriousness as the buy side, and access to the kind of product research and market data that helps buyers make informed decisions rather than relying on marketing claims.
Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau, membership in the American Numismatic Association, and membership in the National Coin and Bullion Association reflect a long-term commitment to operating with integrity in this industry. As authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, we are also positioned to support customers who want to explore professional grading for coins with collector significance, including Series I Perth Mint issues like this one. Every product we carry is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity before it reaches a customer.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members direct access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across our full catalog, including fractional gold coins like the 1999 Lunar Rabbit. Rather than working from estimated or indicative prices, Pro members see real-time wholesale market pricing that reflects actual supply and demand conditions, along with real-time portfolio valuation based on current wholesale bid prices. For a coin with both a bullion component and a collector premium, having clear visibility into how that premium is moving relative to the broader gold market is genuinely useful information.
Pro also provides access to proprietary product research tools, historical premium data, bid/ask spread analysis, and liquidity metrics that allow members to evaluate individual products using objective market data rather than assumptions. For buyers comparing fractional gold options across different formats and series, these tools offer a more structured way to assess relative value and understand how pricing on a specific coin has behaved over time.
We support a wide range of payment methods to ensure that completing your purchase is as convenient and secure as possible. Accepted payment options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency via BitPay. Whether you prefer a traditional payment method or a digital option, the process is designed to be straightforward from checkout through fulfillment.
Transaction security is a core part of how we operate. Every payment method we offer is integrated with appropriate security protocols, and our fulfillment process is structured to ensure your order arrives safely and as described. If you have questions at any stage of the purchase, our support team is available to assist.
Product ID: BST-001602767B
| Year | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Precious Metal Type | Gold |
| Bullion Coin Type | Lunar |
| Format | Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Brand/Mint | Perth Mint |
| Mint Mark | P - Perth |
| Purity | 0.9999 |
| Weight | 0.05 oz |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.4 mm |
| Diameter (mm) | 14.1 mm |
| Grade | BU |
The 1999 Australia Gold Lunar Rabbit is a fractional gold coin issued by The Perth Mint as part of the original Chinese Lunar Series I collection. Struck in .9999 fine gold with a weight of 1/20 oz, it carries legal tender status under the Australian government and represents one of the earliest releases in what would become one of the most respected sovereign lunar coin programs in the world. We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, making it a strong option for collectors and buyers seeking original Series I fractional gold.
This specific issue corresponds to the Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac calendar, giving it both numismatic appeal and cultural significance. The combination of sovereign issuance, four-nines purity, and a recognized lunar theme places it firmly within the premium fractional gold segment of the market.
The Perth Mint launched its Chinese Lunar Series I in 1996, producing annual releases tied to the twelve-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. The program was designed to appeal to both precious metals buyers and collectors drawn to the cultural symbolism
…The 1999 Australia Gold Lunar Rabbit is a fractional gold coin issued by The Perth Mint as part of the original Chinese Lunar Series I collection. Struck in .9999 fine gold with a weight of 1/20 oz, it carries legal tender status under the Australian government and represents one of the earliest releases in what would become one of the most respected sovereign lunar coin programs in the world. We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, making it a strong option for collectors and buyers seeking original Series I fractional gold.
This specific issue corresponds to the Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac calendar, giving it both numismatic appeal and cultural significance. The combination of sovereign issuance, four-nines purity, and a recognized lunar theme places it firmly within the premium fractional gold segment of the market.
The Perth Mint launched its Chinese Lunar Series I in 1996, producing annual releases tied to the twelve-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. The program was designed to appeal to both precious metals buyers and collectors drawn to the cultural symbolism of the lunar calendar. Each coin in the series featured a unique reverse design corresponding to that year's zodiac animal, making individual releases distinct within the broader collection.
The 1999 Rabbit issue arrived as the fourth coin in the Series I run and quickly established itself as a standout release. The rabbit holds a particularly auspicious place in Chinese tradition, associated with good fortune, peace, and longevity, which contributed to strong demand for this issue at the time of its release and sustained collector interest in subsequent years. The Perth Mint, operating since 1899 and recognized among the most technically advanced minting facilities in the world, was well positioned to produce a coin of this caliber at the fractional weight range.
Series I concluded with the 2007 Pig issue, after which The Perth Mint introduced a redesigned Series II program. The finite production runs of Series I coins, combined with their age and the global following of the lunar coin category, have made individual releases like the 1999 Rabbit increasingly difficult to acquire in original BU condition.
The reverse of the 1999 Lunar Rabbit features a detailed depiction of a rabbit rendered in the distinctive style that characterizes early Series I coins. The design captures the animal in a naturalistic pose, with fine engraving details that reward close examination. The year of issue, the coin's gold weight, and the .9999 purity designation appear as part of the reverse composition, integrated cleanly into the overall design without crowding the primary imagery.
The obverse carries the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was the standard effigy used on Australian legal tender coinage during this period. This portrait is accompanied by the coin's legal tender face value and the issuing country designation. At 1/20 oz, the coin's small diameter means that design elements are rendered at a fine scale, reflecting the precision minting standards The Perth Mint maintains across its entire range.
The Brilliant Uncirculated finish preserves the full original luster and mint-struck detail of the coin. Surface quality is consistent with coins that have seen no circulation, offering clean fields and sharp relief across both sides.
At 1/20 oz, this coin sits at the smaller end of the fractional gold range, which has practical implications for how it is bought and handled. The lower per-unit gold content makes the absolute acquisition price significantly more accessible than a full-ounce piece, which is a meaningful consideration for buyers who want exposure to sovereign gold without committing to a larger position at once. It also makes the coin a practical option for gifting, given its distinctive design and cultural resonance.
Fractional coins like this one typically carry a higher premium per troy ounce than their full-ounce counterparts, reflecting the fixed production costs spread across a smaller gold content. For the 1999 Lunar Rabbit specifically, collector demand and the age of the Series I program add a further layer of premium relative to contemporary fractional products, which is worth factoring into any comparison against current-issue fractional gold.
Every coin in this series was struck by The Perth Mint under exacting production controls consistent with its reputation as one of the world's foremost sovereign minting facilities. The .9999 fine gold standard used throughout Series I represents the highest level of purity available in standard bullion coin production, and the stated weight of 1/20 oz is validated through the mint's own quality processes. Coins bearing the Perth Mint hallmark carry an implicit standard of accountability that underpins their recognition in both domestic and international markets.
We verify authenticity, weight, and purity on the products we carry, and our authorized dealer relationships with both PCGS and NGC further reinforce our ability to support grading and certification for coins where that process is relevant. For a coin of this age and collector interest, professional third-party grading is worth considering if you intend to hold it as a long-term piece within a carefully curated collection.
Brilliant Uncirculated denotes a coin that has never been placed into circulation and retains its full original mint strike. BU coins exhibit sharp detail, clean fields, and the natural luster produced during the striking process. This grade is appropriate for buyers who want a coin in original, unmodified condition rather than a certified or slabbed example.
Individual coins ship in a protective plastic flip to guard the surfaces during transit. Standard tube packaging for Perth Mint 1/20 oz Lunar coins typically holds 20 pieces, and quantities at or above that threshold ship in sealed tubes consistent with original mint packaging. For larger quantities, sealed box formats are used. Because this is a 1999 Series I issue rather than a current production coin, packaging configurations may reflect secondary market handling, and we take care to ensure that coins arrive protected and in the condition described regardless of format.
The price of this coin reflects the current spot price of gold as its baseline, with a premium applied above that figure. For a 1/20 oz fractional coin, the per-ounce premium is naturally higher than it would be for a standard one-ounce sovereign coin, due to the relative cost of producing and distributing smaller pieces. Our pricing is updated in real time to reflect live market conditions, so the price displayed on the product page accurately reflects current gold pricing at the moment of purchase.
Beyond the standard fractional premium, the 1999 Lunar Rabbit carries an additional collector premium tied to its position as a Series I issue, the significance of the Rabbit year within the lunar cycle, and the age of the coin. These factors can cause premiums on older Series I pieces to diverge meaningfully from premiums on current-year releases, and that dynamic is worth understanding before comparing this coin directly to a newly minted fractional gold product.
Australian Lunar coins produced by The Perth Mint are recognized globally, and the .9999 fine gold standard further supports their acceptance in secondary markets. The Series I program has a well-established collector following, and coins from this earlier series tend to attract demand from buyers specifically seeking original issues rather than the redesigned Series II coins introduced in 2008.
We operate a two-way market, meaning customers can both purchase and sell precious metals within our platform at competitive buyback pricing. Understanding the resale side of a transaction before completing a purchase is something we actively encourage, and our platform is structured to make that evaluation straightforward. The bid/ask spread displayed on this product page reflects real-time market conditions and provides a transparent view of the full cost of ownership.
The 1999 Gold Lunar Rabbit occupies a specific and well-defined position within the precious metals market. It combines sovereign issuance by The Perth Mint, four-nines gold purity, and legal tender status with the added dimension of cultural significance and series collectibility. That combination is not replicated by generic fractional gold coins or bars, making this coin meaningful to a broader range of buyers than standard bullion alone would attract.
The limited production nature of Series I coins, the age of this specific issue, and the strong global following for Perth Mint lunar products give the 1999 Rabbit a profile that extends beyond its metal content. For buyers who want fractional gold with a recognized sovereign pedigree and a documented collector market, this coin offers a more distinctive option than most contemporary fractional alternatives at a comparable size.
We built this platform around the principle that buying and selling precious metals should be straightforward, transparent, and grounded in objective market information. That means pricing that reflects live market conditions, a two-way market structure that treats the sell side with the same seriousness as the buy side, and access to the kind of product research and market data that helps buyers make informed decisions rather than relying on marketing claims.
Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau, membership in the American Numismatic Association, and membership in the National Coin and Bullion Association reflect a long-term commitment to operating with integrity in this industry. As authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, we are also positioned to support customers who want to explore professional grading for coins with collector significance, including Series I Perth Mint issues like this one. Every product we carry is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity before it reaches a customer.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members direct access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across our full catalog, including fractional gold coins like the 1999 Lunar Rabbit. Rather than working from estimated or indicative prices, Pro members see real-time wholesale market pricing that reflects actual supply and demand conditions, along with real-time portfolio valuation based on current wholesale bid prices. For a coin with both a bullion component and a collector premium, having clear visibility into how that premium is moving relative to the broader gold market is genuinely useful information.
Pro also provides access to proprietary product research tools, historical premium data, bid/ask spread analysis, and liquidity metrics that allow members to evaluate individual products using objective market data rather than assumptions. For buyers comparing fractional gold options across different formats and series, these tools offer a more structured way to assess relative value and understand how pricing on a specific coin has behaved over time.
We support a wide range of payment methods to ensure that completing your purchase is as convenient and secure as possible. Accepted payment options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency via BitPay. Whether you prefer a traditional payment method or a digital option, the process is designed to be straightforward from checkout through fulfillment.
Transaction security is a core part of how we operate. Every payment method we offer is integrated with appropriate security protocols, and our fulfillment process is structured to ensure your order arrives safely and as described. If you have questions at any stage of the purchase, our support team is available to assist.
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