The 2018 1/4 oz Australia Gold Lunar Dog is part of the Perth Mint's highly regarded Lunar Series II program, struck in .9999 fine gold and carrying legal tender status under the authority of Australia. At a quarter troy ounce, the coin occupies a practical position in the gold market, offering a lower acquisition cost than the full-ounce format while maintaining the same purity standard and government backing. We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, making it suitable for both collectors building out the Lunar series and buyers focused on fractional gold accumulation.
The Perth Mint strikes this coin under the "P" mint mark, a trusted identifier that connects each piece to one of the world's most respected sovereign minting facilities. Its combination of high purity, recognizable design, and fractional weight makes it a well-defined product in the broader gold coin market.
The Perth Mint's Lunar Series II launched in 2008 as the successor to the original Lunar Series I, which ran from 1996 through 2007. Both series draw from the Chinese zodiac calendar, with each annual releas
…The 2018 1/4 oz Australia Gold Lunar Dog is part of the Perth Mint's highly regarded Lunar Series II program, struck in .9999 fine gold and carrying legal tender status under the authority of Australia. At a quarter troy ounce, the coin occupies a practical position in the gold market, offering a lower acquisition cost than the full-ounce format while maintaining the same purity standard and government backing. We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, making it suitable for both collectors building out the Lunar series and buyers focused on fractional gold accumulation.
The Perth Mint strikes this coin under the "P" mint mark, a trusted identifier that connects each piece to one of the world's most respected sovereign minting facilities. Its combination of high purity, recognizable design, and fractional weight makes it a well-defined product in the broader gold coin market.
The Perth Mint's Lunar Series II launched in 2008 as the successor to the original Lunar Series I, which ran from 1996 through 2007. Both series draw from the Chinese zodiac calendar, with each annual release featuring a different animal from the traditional twelve-year cycle. The 2018 coin marks the Year of the Dog, the eleventh animal in the zodiac sequence within Series II. Each annual release is distinct, which has driven consistent collector interest throughout the program's run.
The Perth Mint itself was established in 1899 and operates today as a wholly owned entity of the Western Australian state government. It is one of the few mints in the world with the capability to refine, assay, and mint gold products entirely in-house, and it holds an international reputation for precision and consistency across its bullion and numismatic programs. The Lunar series has become one of its flagship offerings, widely distributed across global markets and recognized by dealers and collectors alike.
The reverse of the 2018 Lunar Dog coin features a detailed artistic rendering of a dog, the central motif for the year. The Perth Mint commissioned original artwork for each Series II release, and the dog design reflects a composed, naturalistic portrayal with fine engraving work that takes advantage of the coin's polished fields and frosted relief. The year of issue, the coin's weight, purity, and metal type are inscribed on the reverse, along with the "P" mint mark identifying the Perth Mint as the issuing facility.
The obverse carries the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, which was the standard portrait used on Australian legal tender coins during this period. The portrait is accompanied by the coin's face value designation and the issuing nation. The overall presentation in BU condition means the coin retains sharp strike detail with no wear, and the contrast between the frosted design elements and mirror-like fields gives it a clean, precise appearance consistent with Perth Mint's production standards.
At a quarter troy ounce, this coin offers a more accessible entry point into physical gold than full-ounce formats without sacrificing purity or issuing authority. Fractional gold coins like this one are frequently used to diversify across multiple release years within a series, and the lower per-unit price relative to one-ounce pieces makes it practical to acquire multiple coins without committing to a single large purchase. The tradeoff is that premiums per troy ounce tend to run higher on fractional pieces, which is a standard pricing dynamic across the market that reflects the fixed production and distribution costs spread across a smaller metal content.
For buyers building a complete run of Lunar Series II coins, the 1/4 oz format provides a consistent way to track each annual release at a cost-effective size. The compact dimensions also make storage and handling straightforward.
Each coin is struck in .9999 fine gold by the Perth Mint, which maintains ISO-certified quality systems and operates its own in-house assay capabilities. The weight and purity are guaranteed by the Australian government, providing an additional layer of accountability beyond the mint's own standards. The precision minting process used for BU coin production ensures that each piece meets strict dimensional and compositional tolerances before leaving the facility.
We are authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, which gives customers the option to submit coins for independent third-party grading and authentication if desired. Every product we carry is verified for authenticity and condition before it reaches the customer, and our sourcing reflects established relationships with reputable mints, wholesalers, and distributors in the precious metals market.
Brilliant Uncirculated condition means the coin has not been circulated and retains its original mint-struck appearance, with no wear on the high points and full luster intact. BU coins are handled with care through the production and distribution process but are not individually inspected to the same standard as certified graded coins, so minor contact marks or bag marks are possible and are consistent with the BU grade designation.
Individual coins ship in a protective plastic flip to prevent surface contact during transit. The Perth Mint's standard packaging for the 1/4 oz Lunar coin in tube format typically accommodates 25 coins. Larger quantities ship in a sealed box consistent with the mint's standard outer packaging configuration. If you are purchasing a single coin, it will arrive in a flip; if you are purchasing a full tube or box quantity, it will be delivered in the corresponding sealed format.
Pricing for the 2018 1/4 oz Gold Lunar Dog is based on the current spot price of gold plus a premium that reflects the coin's fractional format, limited annual mintage, collector series status, and the Perth Mint's production standards. Fractional gold coins consistently carry higher premiums per troy ounce than one-ounce issues, and Lunar series coins tend to attract additional demand from collectors tracking specific years or complete series runs, which can influence the premium above spot over time.
Our pricing reflects real-time market conditions and is structured to provide clarity on both the acquisition cost and the expected resale value. We display the bid/ask spread on each product page so buyers can evaluate the full cost of ownership rather than focusing only on the purchase premium. This transparency is central to how we approach pricing across our entire catalog.
The 2018 1/4 oz Gold Lunar Dog benefits from the global recognition of both the Perth Mint and the Lunar series program, which are well understood across dealer networks and secondary markets worldwide. The coin's .9999 fine gold content, legal tender status, and consistent minting standards make it straightforward to value and transact. Collector demand for specific years within the Lunar series can also create additional resale interest beyond standard gold content pricing.
We operate within a two-way market, meaning customers can both purchase and sell precious metals through our platform using competitive buyback pricing. Liquidity is a factor worth considering before a purchase is made, and our structure is designed to support efficient transactions on both sides. Understanding the bid/ask spread at the time of purchase gives buyers a more complete picture of what the true round-trip cost looks like under current market conditions.
The 2018 Lunar Dog stands out as one of twelve distinct annual releases within Series II, and the year of the dog carries particular resonance within Chinese cultural tradition, supporting sustained collector demand relative to some other years in the cycle. The Perth Mint's production quality and the coin's government-backed legal tender status give it strong credibility in both the collector and bullion markets, which contributes to its recognizability in resale environments.
The 1/4 oz format makes this coin particularly useful for buyers who want exposure to a high-purity, government-issued gold coin without committing to the full-ounce price point. The combination of a recognized series, a reputable sovereign mint, .9999 fine gold, and a practical fractional size gives this coin a clear position in the market that distinguishes it from generic fractional gold options.
We have been operating as a precious metals dealer since 2010, and our approach has always been built on transparent pricing, reliable fulfillment, and long-term customer relationships rather than high-pressure sales tactics. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau reflects the consistency of that experience over time, and our memberships in the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association connect us to established standards of professionalism within the industry.
As authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, we are positioned to assist customers who want to pursue third-party grading or authentication on coins like this one. Every product we carry is verified before it reaches our customers, and our two-way market model means we are just as focused on the selling experience as the buying experience. Our goal is to give you a clear, well-informed transaction at every stage, from pricing and payment through fulfillment and eventual resale.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing on products like the 2018 1/4 oz Gold Lunar Dog, allowing you to see how this coin is priced and traded at the wholesale level in real time. Rather than working from indicative or estimated prices, Pro members transact at executable market prices that reflect actual supply and demand conditions, without additional dealer markups applied on top. For fractional gold coins where premiums can vary meaningfully based on market conditions, having direct visibility into wholesale pricing makes a material difference in how you evaluate the true cost of acquisition.
Pro also includes real-time portfolio valuation using live wholesale bid pricing, proprietary market intelligence tools, and product research capabilities that allow you to compare premiums, bid/ask spreads, and liquidity metrics across the broader catalog. For buyers tracking specific years within the Lunar series or evaluating fractional gold options across multiple products, these tools provide the kind of objective, data-driven context that helps inform better purchasing and selling decisions.
We support a wide range of payment methods to make the purchasing process straightforward and secure. Customers can pay using major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover, as well as PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, and paper check. For customers who prefer digital currency, we also accept cryptocurrency payments through BitPay.
Every transaction is processed with security and reliability as the priority, and our payment infrastructure is built to give customers flexibility without introducing unnecessary friction. Whether you are making a single fractional gold purchase or a larger order, the checkout experience is designed to be consistent, clear, and dependable.
Product ID: BST-000659F5DD
| 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 | 0.25 oz |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.2 mm |
| Diameter (mm) | 22.6 mm |
| Inner Pack (Quantity) | 20 |
| Outer Pack (Quantity) | 600 |
| Grade | BU |
The 2018 1/4 oz Australia Gold Lunar Dog is part of the Perth Mint's highly regarded Lunar Series II program, struck in .9999 fine gold and carrying legal tender status under the authority of Australia. At a quarter troy ounce, the coin occupies a practical position in the gold market, offering a lower acquisition cost than the full-ounce format while maintaining the same purity standard and government backing. We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, making it suitable for both collectors building out the Lunar series and buyers focused on fractional gold accumulation.
The Perth Mint strikes this coin under the "P" mint mark, a trusted identifier that connects each piece to one of the world's most respected sovereign minting facilities. Its combination of high purity, recognizable design, and fractional weight makes it a well-defined product in the broader gold coin market.
The Perth Mint's Lunar Series II launched in 2008 as the successor to the original Lunar Series I, which ran from 1996 through 2007. Both series draw from the Chinese zodiac calendar, with each annual releas
…The 2018 1/4 oz Australia Gold Lunar Dog is part of the Perth Mint's highly regarded Lunar Series II program, struck in .9999 fine gold and carrying legal tender status under the authority of Australia. At a quarter troy ounce, the coin occupies a practical position in the gold market, offering a lower acquisition cost than the full-ounce format while maintaining the same purity standard and government backing. We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, making it suitable for both collectors building out the Lunar series and buyers focused on fractional gold accumulation.
The Perth Mint strikes this coin under the "P" mint mark, a trusted identifier that connects each piece to one of the world's most respected sovereign minting facilities. Its combination of high purity, recognizable design, and fractional weight makes it a well-defined product in the broader gold coin market.
The Perth Mint's Lunar Series II launched in 2008 as the successor to the original Lunar Series I, which ran from 1996 through 2007. Both series draw from the Chinese zodiac calendar, with each annual release featuring a different animal from the traditional twelve-year cycle. The 2018 coin marks the Year of the Dog, the eleventh animal in the zodiac sequence within Series II. Each annual release is distinct, which has driven consistent collector interest throughout the program's run.
The Perth Mint itself was established in 1899 and operates today as a wholly owned entity of the Western Australian state government. It is one of the few mints in the world with the capability to refine, assay, and mint gold products entirely in-house, and it holds an international reputation for precision and consistency across its bullion and numismatic programs. The Lunar series has become one of its flagship offerings, widely distributed across global markets and recognized by dealers and collectors alike.
The reverse of the 2018 Lunar Dog coin features a detailed artistic rendering of a dog, the central motif for the year. The Perth Mint commissioned original artwork for each Series II release, and the dog design reflects a composed, naturalistic portrayal with fine engraving work that takes advantage of the coin's polished fields and frosted relief. The year of issue, the coin's weight, purity, and metal type are inscribed on the reverse, along with the "P" mint mark identifying the Perth Mint as the issuing facility.
The obverse carries the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, which was the standard portrait used on Australian legal tender coins during this period. The portrait is accompanied by the coin's face value designation and the issuing nation. The overall presentation in BU condition means the coin retains sharp strike detail with no wear, and the contrast between the frosted design elements and mirror-like fields gives it a clean, precise appearance consistent with Perth Mint's production standards.
At a quarter troy ounce, this coin offers a more accessible entry point into physical gold than full-ounce formats without sacrificing purity or issuing authority. Fractional gold coins like this one are frequently used to diversify across multiple release years within a series, and the lower per-unit price relative to one-ounce pieces makes it practical to acquire multiple coins without committing to a single large purchase. The tradeoff is that premiums per troy ounce tend to run higher on fractional pieces, which is a standard pricing dynamic across the market that reflects the fixed production and distribution costs spread across a smaller metal content.
For buyers building a complete run of Lunar Series II coins, the 1/4 oz format provides a consistent way to track each annual release at a cost-effective size. The compact dimensions also make storage and handling straightforward.
Each coin is struck in .9999 fine gold by the Perth Mint, which maintains ISO-certified quality systems and operates its own in-house assay capabilities. The weight and purity are guaranteed by the Australian government, providing an additional layer of accountability beyond the mint's own standards. The precision minting process used for BU coin production ensures that each piece meets strict dimensional and compositional tolerances before leaving the facility.
We are authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, which gives customers the option to submit coins for independent third-party grading and authentication if desired. Every product we carry is verified for authenticity and condition before it reaches the customer, and our sourcing reflects established relationships with reputable mints, wholesalers, and distributors in the precious metals market.
Brilliant Uncirculated condition means the coin has not been circulated and retains its original mint-struck appearance, with no wear on the high points and full luster intact. BU coins are handled with care through the production and distribution process but are not individually inspected to the same standard as certified graded coins, so minor contact marks or bag marks are possible and are consistent with the BU grade designation.
Individual coins ship in a protective plastic flip to prevent surface contact during transit. The Perth Mint's standard packaging for the 1/4 oz Lunar coin in tube format typically accommodates 25 coins. Larger quantities ship in a sealed box consistent with the mint's standard outer packaging configuration. If you are purchasing a single coin, it will arrive in a flip; if you are purchasing a full tube or box quantity, it will be delivered in the corresponding sealed format.
Pricing for the 2018 1/4 oz Gold Lunar Dog is based on the current spot price of gold plus a premium that reflects the coin's fractional format, limited annual mintage, collector series status, and the Perth Mint's production standards. Fractional gold coins consistently carry higher premiums per troy ounce than one-ounce issues, and Lunar series coins tend to attract additional demand from collectors tracking specific years or complete series runs, which can influence the premium above spot over time.
Our pricing reflects real-time market conditions and is structured to provide clarity on both the acquisition cost and the expected resale value. We display the bid/ask spread on each product page so buyers can evaluate the full cost of ownership rather than focusing only on the purchase premium. This transparency is central to how we approach pricing across our entire catalog.
The 2018 1/4 oz Gold Lunar Dog benefits from the global recognition of both the Perth Mint and the Lunar series program, which are well understood across dealer networks and secondary markets worldwide. The coin's .9999 fine gold content, legal tender status, and consistent minting standards make it straightforward to value and transact. Collector demand for specific years within the Lunar series can also create additional resale interest beyond standard gold content pricing.
We operate within a two-way market, meaning customers can both purchase and sell precious metals through our platform using competitive buyback pricing. Liquidity is a factor worth considering before a purchase is made, and our structure is designed to support efficient transactions on both sides. Understanding the bid/ask spread at the time of purchase gives buyers a more complete picture of what the true round-trip cost looks like under current market conditions.
The 2018 Lunar Dog stands out as one of twelve distinct annual releases within Series II, and the year of the dog carries particular resonance within Chinese cultural tradition, supporting sustained collector demand relative to some other years in the cycle. The Perth Mint's production quality and the coin's government-backed legal tender status give it strong credibility in both the collector and bullion markets, which contributes to its recognizability in resale environments.
The 1/4 oz format makes this coin particularly useful for buyers who want exposure to a high-purity, government-issued gold coin without committing to the full-ounce price point. The combination of a recognized series, a reputable sovereign mint, .9999 fine gold, and a practical fractional size gives this coin a clear position in the market that distinguishes it from generic fractional gold options.
We have been operating as a precious metals dealer since 2010, and our approach has always been built on transparent pricing, reliable fulfillment, and long-term customer relationships rather than high-pressure sales tactics. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau reflects the consistency of that experience over time, and our memberships in the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association connect us to established standards of professionalism within the industry.
As authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, we are positioned to assist customers who want to pursue third-party grading or authentication on coins like this one. Every product we carry is verified before it reaches our customers, and our two-way market model means we are just as focused on the selling experience as the buying experience. Our goal is to give you a clear, well-informed transaction at every stage, from pricing and payment through fulfillment and eventual resale.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing on products like the 2018 1/4 oz Gold Lunar Dog, allowing you to see how this coin is priced and traded at the wholesale level in real time. Rather than working from indicative or estimated prices, Pro members transact at executable market prices that reflect actual supply and demand conditions, without additional dealer markups applied on top. For fractional gold coins where premiums can vary meaningfully based on market conditions, having direct visibility into wholesale pricing makes a material difference in how you evaluate the true cost of acquisition.
Pro also includes real-time portfolio valuation using live wholesale bid pricing, proprietary market intelligence tools, and product research capabilities that allow you to compare premiums, bid/ask spreads, and liquidity metrics across the broader catalog. For buyers tracking specific years within the Lunar series or evaluating fractional gold options across multiple products, these tools provide the kind of objective, data-driven context that helps inform better purchasing and selling decisions.
We support a wide range of payment methods to make the purchasing process straightforward and secure. Customers can pay using major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover, as well as PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, and paper check. For customers who prefer digital currency, we also accept cryptocurrency payments through BitPay.
Every transaction is processed with security and reliability as the priority, and our payment infrastructure is built to give customers flexibility without introducing unnecessary friction. Whether you are making a single fractional gold purchase or a larger order, the checkout experience is designed to be consistent, clear, and dependable.
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