The 2009 1 Kilo Australia Silver Lunar Ox is one of the most commanding releases from the Perth Mint's original Lunar Series I program. Struck in .999 fine silver and weighing 32.15 troy ounces, this kilo coin represents the Year of the Ox, the second-to-last issue in a twelve-year series that remains one of the most sought-after annual bullion programs in the world. Its substantial size, government-backed issuance, and detailed artistry place it in a category well above standard bullion coins.
As a Brilliant Uncirculated piece, this coin ships with full mint luster and sharp design relief. We carry it as part of our broader selection of Perth Mint Lunar coinage, which continues to attract strong collector and accumulator interest across all weights.
The Perth Mint launched its Lunar Series I in 1996, anchoring each annual release to the corresponding animal of the Chinese zodiac. The program ran through 2007 to 2019 across various formats, with the Ox appearing in 2009. Each year's design was unique, making the complete series a structured collecting program rather than a simple bullion rot
…The 2009 1 Kilo Australia Silver Lunar Ox is one of the most commanding releases from the Perth Mint's original Lunar Series I program. Struck in .999 fine silver and weighing 32.15 troy ounces, this kilo coin represents the Year of the Ox, the second-to-last issue in a twelve-year series that remains one of the most sought-after annual bullion programs in the world. Its substantial size, government-backed issuance, and detailed artistry place it in a category well above standard bullion coins.
As a Brilliant Uncirculated piece, this coin ships with full mint luster and sharp design relief. We carry it as part of our broader selection of Perth Mint Lunar coinage, which continues to attract strong collector and accumulator interest across all weights.
The Perth Mint launched its Lunar Series I in 1996, anchoring each annual release to the corresponding animal of the Chinese zodiac. The program ran through 2007 to 2019 across various formats, with the Ox appearing in 2009. Each year's design was unique, making the complete series a structured collecting program rather than a simple bullion rotation. The kilo format was produced in limited mintages relative to the smaller denominations, which reinforced its appeal to both collectors and larger accumulators.
The Perth Mint itself has operated since 1899 and carries a reputation as one of the world's premier sovereign minting facilities. It operates under the authority of the Western Australian government and produces coinage carrying Australian legal tender status. That institutional backing, combined with the Mint's consistent production standards across more than a century of operation, has made its coins widely recognized and trusted in global bullion markets.
The Lunar Series I was ultimately succeeded by Lunar Series II beginning in 2008 and later Lunar Series III, each featuring updated design interpretations of the same zodiac cycle. The original Series I remains the foundational program, and the 2009 Ox holds a meaningful position within it as the coin marking the final years of that first complete run.
The reverse of the 2009 Lunar Ox features a detailed rendering of a standing ox in a naturalistic setting, characteristic of the realistic style the Perth Mint used throughout the Lunar Series I. The composition is framed with inscriptions noting the year of issue, the animal, the coin's weight, purity, and its Australian legal tender face value. The design occupies the full coin field with a depth and precision that the kilo format allows in ways smaller denominations cannot replicate.
The obverse carries the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, the standard portrait used on Australian coinage during this period. Her Majesty's likeness faces right with surrounding inscriptions denoting her title and the coin's denomination. The combination of the official royal portrait on one side and the zodiac-themed design on the reverse gives the coin a dual identity that resonates with both bullion buyers and collectors of sovereign coinage.
At the kilo scale, every design element carries more visual weight. The coin's diameter and thickness make the relief work substantially more pronounced than what appears on the one-ounce version, and the Brilliant Uncirculated finish ensures those details arrive without the haze or handling marks common on circulated pieces.
Each 2009 1 Kilo Silver Lunar Ox was struck by the Perth Mint to .999 fine silver specifications and carries an official Australian legal tender designation, which reinforces its authenticity at the point of production. The Mint's quality control standards are among the most rigorous applied to any sovereign bullion program, and the kilo format in particular undergoes careful inspection given its production complexity and collector-facing positioning.
We verify authenticity, weight, and purity on all products before they are made available through our platform. Our authorized dealer relationships with both PCGS and NGC give us direct access to professional third-party grading and authentication when relevant, and our overall sourcing network is built around reputable mints, established distributors, and recognized wholesale channels within the industry.
This coin is graded Brilliant Uncirculated, meaning it was struck for collector and accumulator use rather than general circulation. BU coins exhibit full mint luster and well-defined design detail with no wear from handling in a monetary context. At the kilo weight, the Perth Mint typically packaged these coins in individual presentation cases or protective capsules designed to preserve the coin's surface quality and display appeal.
Individual coins ship in protective packaging appropriate to their size and condition designation. The kilo format is typically issued in individual units rather than in tubes or monster boxes, so each coin is treated as a standalone piece in terms of packaging and handling. If you are purchasing for long-term holding, we recommend keeping the coin in its original protective enclosure to preserve surface quality and presentation value.
Pricing for the 2009 1 Kilo Silver Lunar Ox is tied directly to the current spot price of silver, with a premium applied above that base figure. At 32.15 troy ounces of .999 silver, the intrinsic metal content alone makes the nominal price substantial, and the premium reflects additional factors including the Perth Mint's production quality, the coin's limited mintage, its position within the completed Lunar Series I, and ongoing collector demand for the Ox year specifically.
Kilo coins generally carry lower per-ounce premiums than fractional sizes, but they carry higher absolute premiums than standard one-ounce coins due to production costs and the collector attention that comes with larger format sovereign pieces. The Lunar Ox in particular benefits from consistent demand within the Chinese-American collector community and among buyers completing full zodiac sets. Our pricing is updated to reflect real-time spot conditions rather than fixed retail markups, giving buyers a current and accurate picture of what they are paying.
The 2009 Lunar Ox Kilo occupies a specific and recognizable position within the secondary market. Its legal tender status, Perth Mint origin, .999 silver purity, and placement within the widely followed Lunar Series I all contribute to its recognizability among buyers, dealers, and auction platforms globally. Kilo coins in general attract a narrower buyer pool than one-ounce pieces simply due to their higher price point, but within that segment, Perth Mint Lunars are among the most consistently traded sovereign kilo coins available.
We operate a two-way market that allows customers to both purchase and sell precious metals within the same platform. Buyback pricing is competitive and reflects current market conditions, so you have a clear path to liquidity when the time comes. We believe understanding that path before making a purchase leads to better decisions, and our platform is built to support that kind of informed approach at every stage.
The appeal of this coin comes from several converging factors that distinguish it from standard bullion. Its size delivers a physical presence and design resolution that smaller denominations cannot match. Its place within the Lunar Series I gives it a defined role in a completed collecting program, which tends to support sustained demand as collectors and accumulators seek specific years to complete their sets. The Year of the Ox carries cultural significance that extends beyond the bullion market and connects to a large and active global collector base.
For buyers who want meaningful silver weight packaged in a sovereign coin with genuine collector dimension, the kilo Lunar Ox is a natural fit. It combines the metal content depth of a large-format silver holding with the design integrity and institutional backing of a Perth Mint release, which gives it relevance in both the bullion and numismatic segments simultaneously.
We built our platform around transparency in pricing, liquidity, and market information because we believe those are the things that actually matter to informed buyers. Our pricing reflects real-time spot conditions, and we display the bid/ask spread on each product page so you understand both sides of the transaction before committing. That level of clarity is central to how we operate.
Our reputation is grounded in consistent execution and industry credibility. We hold an A rating with the Better Business Bureau, maintain active memberships in the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association, and serve as an authorized dealer for both PCGS and NGC. Every product we carry is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity. When you purchase a coin of this caliber, you should have full confidence in what you are receiving, and we structure our entire operation around delivering exactly that.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across the precious metals catalog, including large-format sovereign coins like the 2009 Kilo Lunar Ox. Rather than working from fixed retail prices, Pro members see pricing that reflects real-time supply and demand at the wholesale level, without additional dealer markups applied on top. For a coin with this much silver content, the difference between retail and wholesale pricing can be meaningful, and Pro is designed to close that gap.
Beyond pricing, Pro members can evaluate this product using proprietary tools that track historical premiums, bid/ask spread tightness, and market activity over time. Portfolio holdings are valued using live wholesale bid pricing rather than estimated retail figures, giving you a more accurate picture of current liquidation value. For buyers managing meaningful silver positions, that kind of objective, real-time market data is the difference between guessing and knowing.
We support a broad range of payment methods to make the purchasing process straightforward and secure. Accepted options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency payments through BitPay. Whether you prefer traditional banking methods or digital payment options, we have structured the checkout experience to accommodate your preference without compromising security or convenience.
Transaction security is taken seriously at every step. Our platform is built to protect your payment information and personal data, and our fulfillment process is handled with the care appropriate to orders of this value. From the moment you complete a purchase to the moment your coin arrives, the process is designed to be reliable, trackable, and fully supported by our customer service team.
Product ID: BST-0023659004
| Year | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Precious Metal Type | Silver |
| Bullion Coin Type | Lunar |
| Format | Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Brand/Mint | Perth Mint |
| Mint Mark | P - Perth |
| Purity | 0.999 |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Thickness (mm) | 14.6 mm |
| Diameter (mm) | 101 mm |
| Grade | BU |
The 2009 1 Kilo Australia Silver Lunar Ox is one of the most commanding releases from the Perth Mint's original Lunar Series I program. Struck in .999 fine silver and weighing 32.15 troy ounces, this kilo coin represents the Year of the Ox, the second-to-last issue in a twelve-year series that remains one of the most sought-after annual bullion programs in the world. Its substantial size, government-backed issuance, and detailed artistry place it in a category well above standard bullion coins.
As a Brilliant Uncirculated piece, this coin ships with full mint luster and sharp design relief. We carry it as part of our broader selection of Perth Mint Lunar coinage, which continues to attract strong collector and accumulator interest across all weights.
The Perth Mint launched its Lunar Series I in 1996, anchoring each annual release to the corresponding animal of the Chinese zodiac. The program ran through 2007 to 2019 across various formats, with the Ox appearing in 2009. Each year's design was unique, making the complete series a structured collecting program rather than a simple bullion rot
…The 2009 1 Kilo Australia Silver Lunar Ox is one of the most commanding releases from the Perth Mint's original Lunar Series I program. Struck in .999 fine silver and weighing 32.15 troy ounces, this kilo coin represents the Year of the Ox, the second-to-last issue in a twelve-year series that remains one of the most sought-after annual bullion programs in the world. Its substantial size, government-backed issuance, and detailed artistry place it in a category well above standard bullion coins.
As a Brilliant Uncirculated piece, this coin ships with full mint luster and sharp design relief. We carry it as part of our broader selection of Perth Mint Lunar coinage, which continues to attract strong collector and accumulator interest across all weights.
The Perth Mint launched its Lunar Series I in 1996, anchoring each annual release to the corresponding animal of the Chinese zodiac. The program ran through 2007 to 2019 across various formats, with the Ox appearing in 2009. Each year's design was unique, making the complete series a structured collecting program rather than a simple bullion rotation. The kilo format was produced in limited mintages relative to the smaller denominations, which reinforced its appeal to both collectors and larger accumulators.
The Perth Mint itself has operated since 1899 and carries a reputation as one of the world's premier sovereign minting facilities. It operates under the authority of the Western Australian government and produces coinage carrying Australian legal tender status. That institutional backing, combined with the Mint's consistent production standards across more than a century of operation, has made its coins widely recognized and trusted in global bullion markets.
The Lunar Series I was ultimately succeeded by Lunar Series II beginning in 2008 and later Lunar Series III, each featuring updated design interpretations of the same zodiac cycle. The original Series I remains the foundational program, and the 2009 Ox holds a meaningful position within it as the coin marking the final years of that first complete run.
The reverse of the 2009 Lunar Ox features a detailed rendering of a standing ox in a naturalistic setting, characteristic of the realistic style the Perth Mint used throughout the Lunar Series I. The composition is framed with inscriptions noting the year of issue, the animal, the coin's weight, purity, and its Australian legal tender face value. The design occupies the full coin field with a depth and precision that the kilo format allows in ways smaller denominations cannot replicate.
The obverse carries the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, the standard portrait used on Australian coinage during this period. Her Majesty's likeness faces right with surrounding inscriptions denoting her title and the coin's denomination. The combination of the official royal portrait on one side and the zodiac-themed design on the reverse gives the coin a dual identity that resonates with both bullion buyers and collectors of sovereign coinage.
At the kilo scale, every design element carries more visual weight. The coin's diameter and thickness make the relief work substantially more pronounced than what appears on the one-ounce version, and the Brilliant Uncirculated finish ensures those details arrive without the haze or handling marks common on circulated pieces.
Each 2009 1 Kilo Silver Lunar Ox was struck by the Perth Mint to .999 fine silver specifications and carries an official Australian legal tender designation, which reinforces its authenticity at the point of production. The Mint's quality control standards are among the most rigorous applied to any sovereign bullion program, and the kilo format in particular undergoes careful inspection given its production complexity and collector-facing positioning.
We verify authenticity, weight, and purity on all products before they are made available through our platform. Our authorized dealer relationships with both PCGS and NGC give us direct access to professional third-party grading and authentication when relevant, and our overall sourcing network is built around reputable mints, established distributors, and recognized wholesale channels within the industry.
This coin is graded Brilliant Uncirculated, meaning it was struck for collector and accumulator use rather than general circulation. BU coins exhibit full mint luster and well-defined design detail with no wear from handling in a monetary context. At the kilo weight, the Perth Mint typically packaged these coins in individual presentation cases or protective capsules designed to preserve the coin's surface quality and display appeal.
Individual coins ship in protective packaging appropriate to their size and condition designation. The kilo format is typically issued in individual units rather than in tubes or monster boxes, so each coin is treated as a standalone piece in terms of packaging and handling. If you are purchasing for long-term holding, we recommend keeping the coin in its original protective enclosure to preserve surface quality and presentation value.
Pricing for the 2009 1 Kilo Silver Lunar Ox is tied directly to the current spot price of silver, with a premium applied above that base figure. At 32.15 troy ounces of .999 silver, the intrinsic metal content alone makes the nominal price substantial, and the premium reflects additional factors including the Perth Mint's production quality, the coin's limited mintage, its position within the completed Lunar Series I, and ongoing collector demand for the Ox year specifically.
Kilo coins generally carry lower per-ounce premiums than fractional sizes, but they carry higher absolute premiums than standard one-ounce coins due to production costs and the collector attention that comes with larger format sovereign pieces. The Lunar Ox in particular benefits from consistent demand within the Chinese-American collector community and among buyers completing full zodiac sets. Our pricing is updated to reflect real-time spot conditions rather than fixed retail markups, giving buyers a current and accurate picture of what they are paying.
The 2009 Lunar Ox Kilo occupies a specific and recognizable position within the secondary market. Its legal tender status, Perth Mint origin, .999 silver purity, and placement within the widely followed Lunar Series I all contribute to its recognizability among buyers, dealers, and auction platforms globally. Kilo coins in general attract a narrower buyer pool than one-ounce pieces simply due to their higher price point, but within that segment, Perth Mint Lunars are among the most consistently traded sovereign kilo coins available.
We operate a two-way market that allows customers to both purchase and sell precious metals within the same platform. Buyback pricing is competitive and reflects current market conditions, so you have a clear path to liquidity when the time comes. We believe understanding that path before making a purchase leads to better decisions, and our platform is built to support that kind of informed approach at every stage.
The appeal of this coin comes from several converging factors that distinguish it from standard bullion. Its size delivers a physical presence and design resolution that smaller denominations cannot match. Its place within the Lunar Series I gives it a defined role in a completed collecting program, which tends to support sustained demand as collectors and accumulators seek specific years to complete their sets. The Year of the Ox carries cultural significance that extends beyond the bullion market and connects to a large and active global collector base.
For buyers who want meaningful silver weight packaged in a sovereign coin with genuine collector dimension, the kilo Lunar Ox is a natural fit. It combines the metal content depth of a large-format silver holding with the design integrity and institutional backing of a Perth Mint release, which gives it relevance in both the bullion and numismatic segments simultaneously.
We built our platform around transparency in pricing, liquidity, and market information because we believe those are the things that actually matter to informed buyers. Our pricing reflects real-time spot conditions, and we display the bid/ask spread on each product page so you understand both sides of the transaction before committing. That level of clarity is central to how we operate.
Our reputation is grounded in consistent execution and industry credibility. We hold an A rating with the Better Business Bureau, maintain active memberships in the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association, and serve as an authorized dealer for both PCGS and NGC. Every product we carry is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity. When you purchase a coin of this caliber, you should have full confidence in what you are receiving, and we structure our entire operation around delivering exactly that.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across the precious metals catalog, including large-format sovereign coins like the 2009 Kilo Lunar Ox. Rather than working from fixed retail prices, Pro members see pricing that reflects real-time supply and demand at the wholesale level, without additional dealer markups applied on top. For a coin with this much silver content, the difference between retail and wholesale pricing can be meaningful, and Pro is designed to close that gap.
Beyond pricing, Pro members can evaluate this product using proprietary tools that track historical premiums, bid/ask spread tightness, and market activity over time. Portfolio holdings are valued using live wholesale bid pricing rather than estimated retail figures, giving you a more accurate picture of current liquidation value. For buyers managing meaningful silver positions, that kind of objective, real-time market data is the difference between guessing and knowing.
We support a broad range of payment methods to make the purchasing process straightforward and secure. Accepted options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency payments through BitPay. Whether you prefer traditional banking methods or digital payment options, we have structured the checkout experience to accommodate your preference without compromising security or convenience.
Transaction security is taken seriously at every step. Our platform is built to protect your payment information and personal data, and our fulfillment process is handled with the care appropriate to orders of this value. From the moment you complete a purchase to the moment your coin arrives, the process is designed to be reliable, trackable, and fully supported by our customer service team.