Buy Lunar II Gold Coins – The Second Zodiac Cycle, Complete (2008–2019)

The Lunar II gold series covers the complete second 12-year Perth Mint zodiac cycle, from the Year of the Rat (2008) to the Year of the Pig (2019). With 64 products at CelticGold – the deepest single gold coin series in the range – it offers the full breadth of a closed, no-longer-produced programme that grows in collector significance as time passes.

All Lunar II issues are now secondary-market items only – the Perth Mint has permanently ceased production. The Dragon 2012 is the most sought-after year, driven by the Dragon's status as the most auspicious Chinese zodiac sign. Complete 12-animal sets in the same size are the premier collector achievement within the series.

Key Facts

Related: Lunar I | Lunar III. Australia: Australia. All series: Gold Coins by Series.

FAQ

What was the Dragon 2012 Lunar II? The most culturally significant year of the second cycle. Dragon 2012 coins sold out rapidly at issue and now consistently trade at premiums above their gold content on the secondary market, particularly in larger formats (2 oz, 5 oz, 1 kg).

Lunar I or Lunar II – which is more valuable? Lunar I is older (2008 vs 1996) and therefore represents a more mature collector market. Lunar II has more products and represents the more technically refined generation of Perth Mint zodiac design. Both appreciate; complete sets of either are more valuable than individual coins.