2022 1/20 Oz Australia Gold Lunar Tiger (Series III) - BU

Buyback price:  $200.51
Bullion Standard Pro Buyback price:  $203.36

Product ID: BST-001652CFC1

Specifications

Year 2022
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) 14.8 mm
Inner Pack (Quantity) 20
Outer Pack (Quantity) 100

Product Details

Overview of the 2022 Australia Gold Lunar Tiger (Series III)

The 2022 1/20 oz Australia Gold Lunar Tiger is a fractional gold coin struck by The Perth Mint in .9999 fine gold and issued as part of the third installment of the Australian Lunar coin series. Carrying legal tender status under Australian law, it features designs that shift annually in alignment with the Chinese zodiac calendar, making each year's release a distinct collectible within the broader series. At 1/20 of a troy ounce, this coin occupies a specialized position in the precious metals market, combining high-purity gold content with a compact, accessible format.

We carry the BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) version of this coin, which reflects the coin's crisp, unmounted condition as it leaves the mint. The Perth Mint's reputation for precision craftsmanship and consistent quality standards makes this release one of the more trusted fractional gold offerings in the global bullion market.

History and Background

The Australian Lunar series has its origins in 1996 with the first series issued by The Perth Mint, rotating through twelve zodiac animals over twelve years. Series II followed from 2008 through 2019, and Se

Overview of the 2022 Australia Gold Lunar Tiger (Series III)

The 2022 1/20 oz Australia Gold Lunar Tiger is a fractional gold coin struck by The Perth Mint in .9999 fine gold and issued as part of the third installment of the Australian Lunar coin series. Carrying legal tender status under Australian law, it features designs that shift annually in alignment with the Chinese zodiac calendar, making each year's release a distinct collectible within the broader series. At 1/20 of a troy ounce, this coin occupies a specialized position in the precious metals market, combining high-purity gold content with a compact, accessible format.

We carry the BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) version of this coin, which reflects the coin's crisp, unmounted condition as it leaves the mint. The Perth Mint's reputation for precision craftsmanship and consistent quality standards makes this release one of the more trusted fractional gold offerings in the global bullion market.

History and Background

The Australian Lunar series has its origins in 1996 with the first series issued by The Perth Mint, rotating through twelve zodiac animals over twelve years. Series II followed from 2008 through 2019, and Series III launched in 2020 with the Year of the Mouse, continuing through 2031. Each new series introduces fresh design interpretations while preserving the thematic framework of the lunar calendar. The 2022 release corresponds to the Year of the Tiger, the third entry in Series III.

The Perth Mint, established in 1899 as a branch of the Royal Mint, is one of the oldest and most respected minting institutions in the world. Operating under the authority of the government of Western Australia, it has produced some of the most widely collected sovereign bullion coins available today. The Lunar series is among its most recognized ongoing programs, drawing consistent demand from both bullion buyers and numismatic collectors across global markets.

Design and Aesthetics

The reverse of the 2022 Tiger coin features a dynamic depiction of a tiger set against a richly detailed background incorporating traditional Chinese design elements. The composition reflects strength and motion, with fine engraving that captures the texture of the animal's coat and the intensity of its posture. The year of issue and the coin's weight and purity are inscribed as part of the reverse design, along with a "P" mintmark designating The Perth Mint.

The obverse carries the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, a standard feature on Australian legal tender coins issued during her reign. Her portrait is rendered in refined detail and surrounded by inscriptions noting her name, the face value of the coin, and the issuing country. The overall finish on BU examples is sharp and clean, with no signs of handling or wear consistent with a coin in unminted condition.

Fractional Size and Accessibility

At 1/20 of a troy ounce, this Tiger coin sits at the smaller end of the fractional gold spectrum, making it one of the more approachable entry points for buyers looking to add high-purity gold in smaller increments. The reduced weight keeps the per-coin cost meaningfully lower than one-ounce alternatives, which can be useful for buyers managing allocation size or building a position gradually over time.

Fractional gold coins like this one also offer practical flexibility when it comes to gifting, collection building, or diversifying within a broader precious metals holding. The tradeoff is a higher premium per troy ounce relative to larger denominations, which is a standard characteristic of fractional gold across all major sovereign mints and a factor worth considering when evaluating total acquisition cost.

Authenticity and Product Integrity

The Perth Mint produces this coin to a purity standard of .9999 fine gold, among the highest available in sovereign bullion coinage. Each coin is struck to precise weight and dimension tolerances enforced through The Perth Mint's internal quality protocols, which meet the standards required for internationally recognized legal tender coinage. The "P" mintmark on the reverse provides direct attribution to the issuing facility.

Every product we handle is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity before reaching our customers. Our authorized dealer relationships with both PCGS and NGC further reinforce our ability to facilitate professional grading and authentication services for customers who require third-party certification. For collector-grade pieces or submissions into graded populations, these relationships provide a direct and reliable path to formal verification.

Condition and Packaging

BU, or Brilliant Uncirculated, describes a coin that has not been placed into circulation and shows no wear from handling. On Perth Mint lunar issues, BU coins are struck with production dies and exhibit clean fields and sharp device detail consistent with a freshly minted state. Minor contact marks from the production and handling process at the mint level are possible but do not affect the coin's classification or metal integrity.

Individual coins typically ship in a protective plastic flip to prevent surface contact during transit. A standard tube of 1/20 oz Perth Mint Lunar coins holds 25 pieces, and larger sealed box quantities are available for bulk orders. If you are ordering a single coin versus a full tube, packaging will be adjusted accordingly to protect the coin's condition during delivery.

Pricing and Market Factors

Like all gold coins, the price of the 2022 Lunar Tiger 1/20 oz is anchored to the live spot price of gold and adjusts in real time as market conditions shift. The premium above spot on this coin reflects a combination of factors, including The Perth Mint's minting costs, the collectible appeal of the Lunar series, the inherently higher per-ounce production cost associated with fractional sizes, and the consistent global demand for this specific series.

Collector-driven series like the Australian Lunar typically carry higher premiums than generic rounds or bars of equivalent weight, and fractional gold commands an additional premium relative to full-ounce coins at virtually every major mint. Our pricing reflects real-time market conditions and is structured to provide transparency rather than obscure the actual cost of acquisition. Buyers evaluating total cost of ownership should consider both the purchase premium and the expected resale value when making any comparison across product formats.

Selling and Liquidity

The Australian Lunar series enjoys broad recognition across the global bullion and numismatic markets, which supports its liquidity relative to less established fractional gold products. The Perth Mint's international reputation, combined with the coin's clear .9999 purity and legal tender backing, means this piece is readily identifiable to dealers, collectors, and bullion buyers worldwide. That recognition matters in a resale context, where familiarity with a product's specifications and provenance directly affects how quickly and efficiently a transaction can be completed.

We operate a two-way market that supports both the purchase and sale of products like this one. Liquidity is worth considering before any acquisition is made, not only at the point of sale. Our platform is structured to provide competitive buyback pricing and to give customers a realistic picture of resale conditions relative to the acquisition cost at the time of purchase.

Why Buy the 2022 Australia Gold Lunar Tiger?

The 2022 Lunar Tiger stands out among fractional gold options because it combines the credibility of a sovereign issuer, the precision of The Perth Mint, and the sustained collector demand associated with the Lunar series. Unlike generic fractional rounds or privately minted bars, this coin carries legal tender status and a recognized design program that drives consistent secondary market interest beyond its melt value alone.

For buyers seeking fractional gold with a higher degree of collectibility alongside its metallic value, the Lunar series offers one of the more compelling combinations available from any major sovereign mint. The Tiger year holds particular cultural significance within the Chinese zodiac, which historically has contributed to stronger demand for coins released under this designation within the Series III lineup.

Why Buy from Bullion Standard?

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We hold an A rating with the Better Business Bureau, maintain memberships with the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association, and are authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC. Every product we handle is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity. Our fulfillment process is designed for reliability, our customer support team is accessible and knowledgeable, and our payment infrastructure supports a wide range of methods to match how you prefer to transact. The goal is a buying experience built around trust and transparency, not pressure.

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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 Lunar Tiger. Rather than pricing anchored to fixed retail structures, Pro members transact at real-time wholesale market prices, allowing premiums and bid/ask spreads to move naturally with underlying supply and demand. For fractional gold, where premiums can vary meaningfully across market conditions, having visibility into current wholesale pricing provides a more complete picture of what a coin is actually worth relative to what it costs to acquire.

Pro also includes real-time portfolio valuation using live executable wholesale bid pricing, along with proprietary market intelligence tools that allow members to evaluate products using historical premium data, spread tightness, and liquidity metrics. For a series-driven product like the Lunar Tiger, where demand can shift with zodiac calendar cycles and broader collector sentiment, these tools help members monitor market dynamics over time rather than relying solely on current spot prices.

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