The 2018 1/2 oz Australia Gold Lunar Dog is a half-troy-ounce gold coin struck in .9999 fine gold and issued by The Perth Mint as part of its acclaimed Lunar Series II program. It carries legal tender status under the Commonwealth of Australia, with a face value designated by the issuing authority. Each coin in this series is tied to the Chinese zodiac calendar, and the 2018 release honors the Year of the Dog.
We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, representing the standard collector and bullion grade for Perth Mint Lunar releases. The combination of high-purity gold, a distinctly themed annual design, and well-established mintage limits makes this a product that appeals to both bullion holders and series collectors.
The Perth Mint launched its original Lunar Series in 1996, creating one of the longest-running and most respected themed bullion programs in the world. Series II began in 2008 and runs through 2019, covering a full twelve-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. Each year's release features a new design tied to the corresponding zodiac animal, and the series has develo
…The 2018 1/2 oz Australia Gold Lunar Dog is a half-troy-ounce gold coin struck in .9999 fine gold and issued by The Perth Mint as part of its acclaimed Lunar Series II program. It carries legal tender status under the Commonwealth of Australia, with a face value designated by the issuing authority. Each coin in this series is tied to the Chinese zodiac calendar, and the 2018 release honors the Year of the Dog.
We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, representing the standard collector and bullion grade for Perth Mint Lunar releases. The combination of high-purity gold, a distinctly themed annual design, and well-established mintage limits makes this a product that appeals to both bullion holders and series collectors.
The Perth Mint launched its original Lunar Series in 1996, creating one of the longest-running and most respected themed bullion programs in the world. Series II began in 2008 and runs through 2019, covering a full twelve-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. Each year's release features a new design tied to the corresponding zodiac animal, and the series has developed a dedicated following across Asia, Australia, and global collector markets.
The Perth Mint itself dates to 1899, established originally as a branch of the British Royal Mint to process gold from Western Australia's significant gold fields. Today it operates as one of the world's premier precious metals refiners and minting facilities, recognized internationally for precision striking, consistent quality, and its capacity to produce both standard bullion and highly detailed collectible coins. The "P" mintmark confirms production at the Perth facility.
The Year of the Dog holds cultural significance in the Chinese zodiac tradition, associated with loyalty, honesty, and reliability. The 2018 coin is the eleventh release in Series II, and as with all Lunar II issues, it was produced in limited quantities across multiple weight denominations, adding scarcity to the program's overall appeal.
The reverse of the 2018 Lunar Dog features a detailed depiction of a dog set against a traditional Chinese-inspired background. The Perth Mint's engravers render the subject with naturalistic detail, conveying texture in the animal's coat and incorporating decorative elements that reflect the coin's cultural theme. The design also includes the year of issue, the coin's weight and purity, and the "P" mintmark identifying its origin.
The obverse carries the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, a design used consistently across Australian legal tender coinage. Her Majesty's effigy is accompanied by her name, the face value, and the word "Australia," presented in the clean, formal arrangement standard to Perth Mint sovereign issues. The Brilliant Uncirculated finish gives both faces a sharp, lustrous appearance with well-defined relief and consistent surface quality across the coin's field.
At half a troy ounce, this coin occupies a practical middle ground that makes physical gold ownership more accessible without stepping down to smaller fractional sizes that can carry proportionally higher premiums. For buyers who want meaningful gold content in a single piece but prefer not to commit to a full-ounce purchase at one time, the half-ounce format is a natural fit.
The format also gives collectors of the Lunar Series II program a way to build across multiple denominations within the same annual theme. Half-ounce issues like this one tend to attract attention from both bullion-focused buyers and those completing denomination sets within the series.
The Perth Mint produces this coin to .9999 fine gold, among the highest purity standards available for gold coinage. Striking at this level requires a refined production process, and the Perth Mint's global reputation reflects its long track record of meeting exacting weight and purity tolerances across its full range of bullion products. The "P" mintmark is a direct indicator of that production standard.
We verify all products for authenticity, weight, and purity before they reach our customers. Our authorized dealer relationships with NGC and PCGS reinforce our commitment to product integrity, and our broader sourcing standards are built around established mints, refineries, and reputable distributors. Every coin we carry is handled and presented in a manner consistent with those standards.
Brilliant Uncirculated is the standard quality designation for Perth Mint Lunar Series II coins intended for bullion and collector use. BU coins have not been placed into circulation and retain their original mint luster, with sharp design detail and clean fields across both faces. This condition reflects the coin as it leaves the mint, prior to any handling that would introduce wear or abrasion.
Individual coins typically ship in a protective plastic flip to preserve surface quality during transit. Tubes of 25 coins represent the standard inner pack for the half-ounce Lunar gold coin, and larger orders may ship in a sealed box format housing multiple tubes. If you are purchasing a single piece, expect it to arrive in a flip that protects the face and edge without requiring any additional handling on your part.
Pricing for this coin is based on the current spot price of gold plus a premium that reflects the product's specific characteristics. For Perth Mint Lunar coins, that premium accounts for the mint's production quality, the limited annual mintage, the series' collector following, and the added cost of producing a detailed themed design compared to standard bullion coins. Half-ounce fractional coins also typically carry a modestly higher per-ounce premium than full-ounce equivalents, which is standard across the fractional bullion market.
Our pricing reflects real-time gold market conditions and is structured to provide transparency rather than obscure the true cost of ownership. The bid/ask spread displayed on our product pages shows both the purchase price and the current buyback value, giving you a complete picture of what this coin costs relative to where it can be sold. That spread changes as market conditions and demand shift, and we update it accordingly.
Perth Mint gold coins are among the most widely recognized bullion products in the global marketplace. The Lunar Series II program has built a strong secondary market presence, supported by consistent collector demand, limited mintage figures, and the mint's standing as a world-class producer. The .9999 purity and government-backed issuance support resale recognition across dealer networks and private markets internationally.
We operate a two-way market that supports both buying and selling within the same platform. If you decide to sell this coin in the future, you can do so directly with us at competitive buyback pricing. We believe liquidity deserves to be considered before a purchase is made, not only when it comes time to sell, and our platform is designed to make both sides of the transaction straightforward.
This coin brings together several characteristics that make it stand out within the broader fractional gold market. The Perth Mint's craftsmanship is well established, and the Lunar Series II program has earned consistent recognition among collectors and institutional buyers alike. The annual mintage limits and the series' twelve-year structure give each release a defined place within a completed set, something that carries real appeal for collectors who track the full program.
The .9999 fine gold content and the legal tender designation through the Commonwealth of Australia give the coin strong credibility in any resale context. For buyers who want fractional gold with both aesthetic appeal and straightforward recognizability, the half-ounce Lunar Dog strikes a balance that purely utilitarian bullion formats do not offer. The 2018 date is now fixed in the past, meaning no new coins carrying this design and year will be produced going forward.
We have been operating in the precious metals market since 2010, and our approach has always centered on transparency, honest pricing, and building long-term relationships with customers who expect to be treated as informed buyers. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau and our memberships in the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association reflect a consistent standard of conduct that we take seriously.
Every product we carry is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity before it reaches you. As authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, we maintain meaningful relationships within the grading and authentication community. Our two-way market model means you are not purchasing from a one-directional retailer. When you are ready to sell, the same platform supports you with competitive buyback pricing and transparent terms. Our payment options, fulfillment process, and customer support are structured to make the entire experience clear and reliable from the moment you place an order to any point beyond.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing on products like this Perth Mint Lunar coin, allowing you to see exactly how it is priced and traded at the wholesale level in real time. Rather than relying on indicative retail prices, Pro members transact at market-driven wholesale pricing without additional dealer markups applied on top. For a coin like the 2018 Lunar Dog, where collector demand and fractional premiums interact with spot gold pricing in specific ways, having direct access to that wholesale pricing structure provides a meaningfully different level of transparency.
Pro also provides real-time portfolio valuation based on live wholesale bid prices, which gives you a more realistic picture of your holdings' current liquidation value rather than an estimated retail figure. Combined with product research tools that allow you to compare premiums, bid/ask spreads, and historical premium data across the broader catalog, Pro is designed to help you make better-informed decisions on both the buy and sell side of any transaction involving physical gold.
We support a wide range of payment methods to ensure that purchasing gold is as convenient and secure as possible. You can complete your transaction using Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover, as well as PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, or cryptocurrency via BitPay. Each payment method is integrated into a secure checkout experience designed to protect your information and confirm your order with confidence.
Choosing the right payment method can also affect the final price you pay, since certain options carry different processing cost structures. We display these differences transparently so you can factor them into your purchasing decision without any surprises at checkout. Our goal is to make every step of the transaction straightforward from start to finish.
Product ID: BST-000732FA11
| Year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 0.5 oz |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.2 mm |
| Diameter (mm) | 30.6 mm |
| Grade | BU |
The 2018 1/2 oz Australia Gold Lunar Dog is a half-troy-ounce gold coin struck in .9999 fine gold and issued by The Perth Mint as part of its acclaimed Lunar Series II program. It carries legal tender status under the Commonwealth of Australia, with a face value designated by the issuing authority. Each coin in this series is tied to the Chinese zodiac calendar, and the 2018 release honors the Year of the Dog.
We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, representing the standard collector and bullion grade for Perth Mint Lunar releases. The combination of high-purity gold, a distinctly themed annual design, and well-established mintage limits makes this a product that appeals to both bullion holders and series collectors.
The Perth Mint launched its original Lunar Series in 1996, creating one of the longest-running and most respected themed bullion programs in the world. Series II began in 2008 and runs through 2019, covering a full twelve-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. Each year's release features a new design tied to the corresponding zodiac animal, and the series has develo
…The 2018 1/2 oz Australia Gold Lunar Dog is a half-troy-ounce gold coin struck in .9999 fine gold and issued by The Perth Mint as part of its acclaimed Lunar Series II program. It carries legal tender status under the Commonwealth of Australia, with a face value designated by the issuing authority. Each coin in this series is tied to the Chinese zodiac calendar, and the 2018 release honors the Year of the Dog.
We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, representing the standard collector and bullion grade for Perth Mint Lunar releases. The combination of high-purity gold, a distinctly themed annual design, and well-established mintage limits makes this a product that appeals to both bullion holders and series collectors.
The Perth Mint launched its original Lunar Series in 1996, creating one of the longest-running and most respected themed bullion programs in the world. Series II began in 2008 and runs through 2019, covering a full twelve-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. Each year's release features a new design tied to the corresponding zodiac animal, and the series has developed a dedicated following across Asia, Australia, and global collector markets.
The Perth Mint itself dates to 1899, established originally as a branch of the British Royal Mint to process gold from Western Australia's significant gold fields. Today it operates as one of the world's premier precious metals refiners and minting facilities, recognized internationally for precision striking, consistent quality, and its capacity to produce both standard bullion and highly detailed collectible coins. The "P" mintmark confirms production at the Perth facility.
The Year of the Dog holds cultural significance in the Chinese zodiac tradition, associated with loyalty, honesty, and reliability. The 2018 coin is the eleventh release in Series II, and as with all Lunar II issues, it was produced in limited quantities across multiple weight denominations, adding scarcity to the program's overall appeal.
The reverse of the 2018 Lunar Dog features a detailed depiction of a dog set against a traditional Chinese-inspired background. The Perth Mint's engravers render the subject with naturalistic detail, conveying texture in the animal's coat and incorporating decorative elements that reflect the coin's cultural theme. The design also includes the year of issue, the coin's weight and purity, and the "P" mintmark identifying its origin.
The obverse carries the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, a design used consistently across Australian legal tender coinage. Her Majesty's effigy is accompanied by her name, the face value, and the word "Australia," presented in the clean, formal arrangement standard to Perth Mint sovereign issues. The Brilliant Uncirculated finish gives both faces a sharp, lustrous appearance with well-defined relief and consistent surface quality across the coin's field.
At half a troy ounce, this coin occupies a practical middle ground that makes physical gold ownership more accessible without stepping down to smaller fractional sizes that can carry proportionally higher premiums. For buyers who want meaningful gold content in a single piece but prefer not to commit to a full-ounce purchase at one time, the half-ounce format is a natural fit.
The format also gives collectors of the Lunar Series II program a way to build across multiple denominations within the same annual theme. Half-ounce issues like this one tend to attract attention from both bullion-focused buyers and those completing denomination sets within the series.
The Perth Mint produces this coin to .9999 fine gold, among the highest purity standards available for gold coinage. Striking at this level requires a refined production process, and the Perth Mint's global reputation reflects its long track record of meeting exacting weight and purity tolerances across its full range of bullion products. The "P" mintmark is a direct indicator of that production standard.
We verify all products for authenticity, weight, and purity before they reach our customers. Our authorized dealer relationships with NGC and PCGS reinforce our commitment to product integrity, and our broader sourcing standards are built around established mints, refineries, and reputable distributors. Every coin we carry is handled and presented in a manner consistent with those standards.
Brilliant Uncirculated is the standard quality designation for Perth Mint Lunar Series II coins intended for bullion and collector use. BU coins have not been placed into circulation and retain their original mint luster, with sharp design detail and clean fields across both faces. This condition reflects the coin as it leaves the mint, prior to any handling that would introduce wear or abrasion.
Individual coins typically ship in a protective plastic flip to preserve surface quality during transit. Tubes of 25 coins represent the standard inner pack for the half-ounce Lunar gold coin, and larger orders may ship in a sealed box format housing multiple tubes. If you are purchasing a single piece, expect it to arrive in a flip that protects the face and edge without requiring any additional handling on your part.
Pricing for this coin is based on the current spot price of gold plus a premium that reflects the product's specific characteristics. For Perth Mint Lunar coins, that premium accounts for the mint's production quality, the limited annual mintage, the series' collector following, and the added cost of producing a detailed themed design compared to standard bullion coins. Half-ounce fractional coins also typically carry a modestly higher per-ounce premium than full-ounce equivalents, which is standard across the fractional bullion market.
Our pricing reflects real-time gold market conditions and is structured to provide transparency rather than obscure the true cost of ownership. The bid/ask spread displayed on our product pages shows both the purchase price and the current buyback value, giving you a complete picture of what this coin costs relative to where it can be sold. That spread changes as market conditions and demand shift, and we update it accordingly.
Perth Mint gold coins are among the most widely recognized bullion products in the global marketplace. The Lunar Series II program has built a strong secondary market presence, supported by consistent collector demand, limited mintage figures, and the mint's standing as a world-class producer. The .9999 purity and government-backed issuance support resale recognition across dealer networks and private markets internationally.
We operate a two-way market that supports both buying and selling within the same platform. If you decide to sell this coin in the future, you can do so directly with us at competitive buyback pricing. We believe liquidity deserves to be considered before a purchase is made, not only when it comes time to sell, and our platform is designed to make both sides of the transaction straightforward.
This coin brings together several characteristics that make it stand out within the broader fractional gold market. The Perth Mint's craftsmanship is well established, and the Lunar Series II program has earned consistent recognition among collectors and institutional buyers alike. The annual mintage limits and the series' twelve-year structure give each release a defined place within a completed set, something that carries real appeal for collectors who track the full program.
The .9999 fine gold content and the legal tender designation through the Commonwealth of Australia give the coin strong credibility in any resale context. For buyers who want fractional gold with both aesthetic appeal and straightforward recognizability, the half-ounce Lunar Dog strikes a balance that purely utilitarian bullion formats do not offer. The 2018 date is now fixed in the past, meaning no new coins carrying this design and year will be produced going forward.
We have been operating in the precious metals market since 2010, and our approach has always centered on transparency, honest pricing, and building long-term relationships with customers who expect to be treated as informed buyers. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau and our memberships in the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association reflect a consistent standard of conduct that we take seriously.
Every product we carry is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity before it reaches you. As authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, we maintain meaningful relationships within the grading and authentication community. Our two-way market model means you are not purchasing from a one-directional retailer. When you are ready to sell, the same platform supports you with competitive buyback pricing and transparent terms. Our payment options, fulfillment process, and customer support are structured to make the entire experience clear and reliable from the moment you place an order to any point beyond.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing on products like this Perth Mint Lunar coin, allowing you to see exactly how it is priced and traded at the wholesale level in real time. Rather than relying on indicative retail prices, Pro members transact at market-driven wholesale pricing without additional dealer markups applied on top. For a coin like the 2018 Lunar Dog, where collector demand and fractional premiums interact with spot gold pricing in specific ways, having direct access to that wholesale pricing structure provides a meaningfully different level of transparency.
Pro also provides real-time portfolio valuation based on live wholesale bid prices, which gives you a more realistic picture of your holdings' current liquidation value rather than an estimated retail figure. Combined with product research tools that allow you to compare premiums, bid/ask spreads, and historical premium data across the broader catalog, Pro is designed to help you make better-informed decisions on both the buy and sell side of any transaction involving physical gold.
We support a wide range of payment methods to ensure that purchasing gold is as convenient and secure as possible. You can complete your transaction using Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover, as well as PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, or cryptocurrency via BitPay. Each payment method is integrated into a secure checkout experience designed to protect your information and confirm your order with confidence.
Choosing the right payment method can also affect the final price you pay, since certain options carry different processing cost structures. We display these differences transparently so you can factor them into your purchasing decision without any surprises at checkout. Our goal is to make every step of the transaction straightforward from start to finish.
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