2007 1/10 Oz Australia Gold Lunar Pig (Series I) - BU

Buyback price:  $399.86
Bullion Standard Pro Buyback price:  $405.55

Product ID: BST-001728C697

Specifications

Year 2007
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 0.1 oz
Thickness (mm) 1.5 mm
Diameter (mm) 16.1 mm
Grade BU

Product Details

Overview of the 2007 Australia Gold Lunar Pig (Series I)

The 2007 1/10 oz Australia Gold Lunar Pig is a fractional gold coin struck by The Perth Mint as part of the original Gold Lunar Series I, one of the most respected annual coin programs in the modern bullion world. Composed of .9999 fine gold and weighing one-tenth of a troy ounce, this coin carries legal tender status under the authority of the Australian government. It is issued in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, reflecting the high production standards The Perth Mint consistently applies to its numismatic and bullion output.

The Pig represents the twelfth and final year of the Gold Lunar Series I, completing the full twelve-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. That position gives it particular appeal among collectors focused on completing the set, as well as buyers drawn to the cultural significance of the lunar calendar. We carry this coin as part of a broader selection of Perth Mint gold issues, recognizing its standing among collectors and gold buyers alike.

History and Background

The Perth Mint introduced the Gold Lunar Series I in 1996, beginning with the Year of the Rat and concluding with the Year of the Pig in 20

Overview of the 2007 Australia Gold Lunar Pig (Series I)

The 2007 1/10 oz Australia Gold Lunar Pig is a fractional gold coin struck by The Perth Mint as part of the original Gold Lunar Series I, one of the most respected annual coin programs in the modern bullion world. Composed of .9999 fine gold and weighing one-tenth of a troy ounce, this coin carries legal tender status under the authority of the Australian government. It is issued in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, reflecting the high production standards The Perth Mint consistently applies to its numismatic and bullion output.

The Pig represents the twelfth and final year of the Gold Lunar Series I, completing the full twelve-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. That position gives it particular appeal among collectors focused on completing the set, as well as buyers drawn to the cultural significance of the lunar calendar. We carry this coin as part of a broader selection of Perth Mint gold issues, recognizing its standing among collectors and gold buyers alike.

History and Background

The Perth Mint introduced the Gold Lunar Series I in 1996, beginning with the Year of the Rat and concluding with the Year of the Pig in 2007. The series was designed to blend the collectibility of annual numismatic issues with the trusted purity standards of investment-grade gold. Each coin in the series celebrated one animal from the traditional Chinese zodiac cycle, with mintages set at fixed annual limits that distinguished the program from open-ended bullion products.

The Perth Mint itself has operated since 1899, originally established as a branch of the British Royal Mint to process gold from Western Australian mines. Over more than a century, it has become one of the world's most respected sovereign minting facilities, known for technical precision, artistic quality, and consistent adherence to stated purity levels. Its .9999 fine gold standard remains among the highest in the industry and is applied uniformly across its bullion and collectible coin programs.

The 2007 Pig holds a specific significance within the Series I program as the concluding issue. Coins that complete a finite series frequently attract stronger secondary market attention, particularly among collectors who assembled the set over time and among those entering the market after the fact to acquire the final piece.

Design and Aesthetics

The reverse of the coin features a detailed depiction of a pig, rendered with the fine engraving work that characterizes Perth Mint's approach to the Lunar series. The composition includes the animal's name, the year of issue, the coin's gold weight and purity designation, and the "P" mintmark identifying The Perth Mint as the issuing facility. The design reflects both artistic intent and the cultural symbolism associated with the pig in Chinese tradition, where the animal is associated with diligence and good fortune.

The obverse carries the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, standard to Australian legal tender coins of this era. The portrait is accompanied by the face value denomination and the Queen's name, consistent with the formatting used across Perth Mint sovereign issues. The Brilliant Uncirculated finish results in clean, sharp relief across both sides, with surfaces that retain the luster produced during the striking process.

Fractional Size and Accessibility

At one-tenth of a troy ounce, this coin occupies a practical middle ground for buyers who want direct exposure to .9999 fine gold without committing to a full-ounce purchase. The smaller format allows for more granular allocation, whether building a position incrementally or diversifying across multiple products and formats within a gold holding.

Fractional coins like this one typically carry a higher premium per ounce relative to their full-ounce counterparts, which is standard across the industry and reflects the additional cost of producing smaller strikes. For collectors, however, the fractional Lunar Pig offers the appeal of the series in a more accessible format, and the coin's status as the final year of Series I adds a layer of completeness that transcends purely weight-based considerations.

Authenticity and Product Integrity

The Perth Mint produces its gold coins to exacting standards, and the .9999 purity of this issue is among the highest achievable in commercial gold coin production. Each coin is struck to precise weight specifications, and The Perth Mint's reputation over more than a century of operation reflects a consistent commitment to minting accuracy. These standards are built into the production process rather than applied after the fact.

Every product we carry is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity before it reaches a customer. Our authorized dealer relationships with both PCGS and NGC give us direct access to professional grading and authentication services for coins where third-party certification is relevant. For raw BU issues like this one, we handle each piece with care appropriate to its condition designation, ensuring what you receive reflects the grade as listed.

Condition and Packaging

Brilliant Uncirculated denotes a coin that has been struck for collector and investor purposes rather than circulation, and which retains its original mint luster without wear. BU coins are handled minimally and stored carefully from production onward. The designation reflects a standard that collectors and buyers of Perth Mint products expect when acquiring coins directly from documented sources.

Individual coins ship in a protective plastic flip designed to preserve the coin's condition during transit. A standard tube of 10 coins is the typical inner pack quantity for 1/10 oz Perth Mint Lunar gold coins. Larger orders may ship accordingly in sealed multiples of that format. Packaging is intended to maintain the coin's BU condition and surface integrity from the point of handling through delivery.

Pricing and Market Factors

The price of this coin moves in direct relationship to the spot price of gold, with a premium added above that base figure. For fractional coins, that premium is proportionally higher than what applies to one-ounce issues, reflecting the increased per-unit production cost associated with smaller strikes. The Perth Mint's reputation and the Series I program's collectible standing also contribute to where this coin typically prices relative to generic fractional gold.

Because the 2007 Pig is the concluding year of a closed series with fixed mintage limits, its premium behavior can differ meaningfully from standard bullion coins. Collector demand, series completion dynamics, and the scarcity of specific dates within the Lunar program all influence pricing beyond spot. Our pricing reflects current wholesale market conditions and is updated in real time to remain accurate as gold prices move.

Selling and Liquidity

Gold Lunar Series I coins from The Perth Mint are internationally recognized, and the brand recognition of both the series and the mint supports resale across a broad range of secondary market channels. The standardized .9999 purity and clearly stamped weight specifications make the coin verifiable and familiar to dealers and collectors worldwide. The 2007 Pig, as the final year of the series, tends to attract attention from collectors seeking to complete the set, which can support demand in the secondary market over time.

We operate a two-way market that allows customers to both purchase and sell precious metals within the same platform. Liquidity is a factor worth evaluating before any purchase, and we display bid pricing on product pages so buyers can assess the full picture of the transaction, including current resale value, not only the acquisition cost.

Why Buy the 2007 Australia Gold Lunar Pig?

This coin represents the close of a complete twelve-year series produced by one of the world's most respected minting facilities. For collectors building a Gold Lunar Series I set, the Pig is the necessary final piece. For buyers whose interest is primarily in the metal, the .9999 fine gold standard and Perth Mint backing provide a highly recognizable and trusted foundation.

The fractional format offers flexibility that a one-ounce coin does not, particularly for buyers managing the size and composition of a gold holding over time. Combined with the series context and the cultural significance of the lunar zodiac cycle, this coin carries a dual appeal that purely generic fractional gold products simply do not offer. It is a finished product with a specific identity, not just a quantity of metal in coin form.

Why Buy from Bullion Standard?

We built this platform around the principle that buyers deserve full transparency at every stage of a transaction, from the price they pay to the value they can expect when they decide to sell. Our pricing reflects live market conditions, and we display the bid/ask spread directly on each product page so buyers can evaluate the complete transaction rather than focusing only on the ask price. That level of pricing clarity is central to how we operate.

Our reputation is grounded in verifiable credentials. We hold an A rating with the Better Business Bureau, maintain active membership in both the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association, and carry authorized dealer status with PCGS and NGC. We source from reputable mints, refineries, and established wholesale networks, and every product is authenticated before it reaches a customer. When you purchase a coin like the 2007 Gold Lunar Pig through us, you are buying from a dealer whose standards are accountable and whose processes are built around long-term customer trust rather than short-term transaction volume.

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Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing on products including fractional gold coins like this one. Rather than working from static retail price lists, Pro members see real-time wholesale market pricing that reflects actual supply and demand conditions. For a coin like the 2007 Lunar Pig, where premium dynamics are influenced by both metal content and collector demand, understanding exactly where the wholesale market is priced provides meaningful context that standard retail listings do not offer.

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