Perth Mint reveals its 2021 core bullion coin ranges, with gold, silver and platinum offerings

The biggest single day in the bullion coin calendar is upon us again, with the release of the Perth Mint’s 2021 core range. These are the long running classics like the Koala, the Kangaroo and the Kookaburra, as well as the eagerly awaited Lunar Series III entrant. We’re not talking about the myriad selection of low-mintage issues like the Emu, the Swan and the pirates ranges.

As always, changes to the specs and mintages are few and far between. The silver one-ounce coins take the new diameter of 40.9 mm on board (up from 40.6) and there are a couple of similar tweaks on other sizes, but we’re basically looking at the same as 2020 – no bad thing.

It’s a decent mix. The Koala and Kookaburra look good, both employing flora to good effect, and the gold Kangaroo design is easily our favourite. The latter has never been an animal easy to fit on a coin, but the mint has done a terrific job, in our view, easily the best for some time. The Lunars are obviously the most looked forward to, being only the second issue in Lunar Series III, the Perth Mint’s third run though this Asian calendar. We still prefer last years Mouse, but these are also fine designs, especially the gold with its subtle resemblance to the famous New York Bull. The calf on the silver that echoes the pose is a nice touch.

A lower key event compared to last year, that saw the debut of the new Lunar III artistic style, and the superb anniversary Kookaburra, this remains a very good selection that should please collectors. When combined with the numerous low-mintage ranges the Perth Mint has, it’s fair to say their place on the bullion coin throne is in little danger of being snatched away anytime soon.

2021 KOOKABURRA

DESIGN BY – ALEYSHA HOWARTH

DENOMINATION COMPOSITION WEIGHT DIAMETER FINISH MINTAGE RELEASE
$30 AUD 0.9999 Silver 1.000.10 g 100.90 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 12/10/2020
$10 AUD 0.9999 Silver 311.066 g 75.90 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 12/10/2020
$1 AUD 0.9999 Silver 31.107 g 40.90 mm Reverse BU 500,000 12/10/2020

2021 GOLD KANGAROO

DESIGN BY – NATASHA MUHL (Except. 1Kg)

DENOMINATION COMPOSITION WEIGHT DIAMETER FINISH MINTAGE RELEASE
$1,000 AUD 0.9999 Gold 1.000.10 g 75.90 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 16/11/2020
$100 AUD 0.9999 Gold 31.107 g 32.60 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 16/11/2020
$50 AUD 0.9999 Gold 15.553 g 25.60 mm Reverse BU 100,000 16/11/2020
$25 AUD 0.9999 Gold 7.777 g 20.60 mm Reverse BU 150,000 16/11/2020
$15 AUD 0.9999 Gold 3.111 g 16.60 mm Reverse BU 200,000 16/11/2020

2021 KANGAROO SILVER & PLATINUM

DENOMINATION COMPOSITION WEIGHT DIAMETER FINISH MINTAGE RELEASE
$1 AUD 0.9999 Silver 31.107 g 40.90 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 16/11/2020
$100 AUD 0.9995 Platinum 31.119 g 32.60 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 16/11/2020

2021 LUNAR SERIES III YEAR OF THE OX GOLD (14 SEPTEMBER)

DESIGN BY – ING ING JONG

DENOMINATION COMPOSITION WEIGHT DIAMETER FINISH MINTAGE RELEASE
$1,000 AUD 0.9999 Gold 311.066 g 61.00 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 14/09/2020
$200 AUD 0.9999 Gold 62.213 g 40.90 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 14/09/2020
$100 AUD 0.9999 Gold 31.107 g 32.60 mm Reverse BU 30,000 14/09/2020
$50 AUD 0.9999 Gold 15.553 g 25.60 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 14/09/2020
$25 AUD 0.9999 Gold 7.777 g 20.60 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 14/09/2020
$15 AUD 0.9999 Gold 3.111 g 16.60 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 14/09/2020
$5 AUD 0.9999 Gold 1.555 g 14.60 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 14/09/2020

2021 LUNAR SERIES III YEAR OF THE OX SILVER

DESIGN BY – ING ING JONG

DENOMINATION COMPOSITION WEIGHT DIAMETER FINISH MINTAGE RELEASE
$300 AUD 0.9999 Silver 10,001.00 g 221.00 mm Reverse BU 100 14/09/2020
$30 AUD 0.9999 Silver 1,000.10 g 100.90 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 14/09/2020
$8 AUD 0.9999 Silver 155.533 g 61.00 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 14/09/2020
$2 AUD 0.9999 Silver 62.213 g 50.80 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 14/09/2020
$1 AUD 0.9999 Silver 31.107 g 40.90 mm Reverse BU 300.000 14/09/2020
$0.5 AUD 0.9999 Silver 15.553 g 32.60 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 14/09/2020

2021 LUNAR SERIES III YEAR OF THE OX PLATINUM

DESIGN BY – ING ING JONG

DENOMINATION COMPOSITION WEIGHT DIAMETER FINISH MINTAGE RELEASE
$100 AUD 0.9995 Platinum 31.119 g 32.60 mm Reverse BU 5,000 14/09/2020

2021 KOALA

DESIGN BY – MONIQUE REEVES

DENOMINATION COMPOSITION WEIGHT DIAMETER FINISH MINTAGE RELEASE
$30 AUD 0.9999 Silver 1,000.100 g 100.90 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 11/01/2021
$1 AUD 0.9999 Silver 31.107 g 40.90 mm Reverse BU 300,000 11/01/2021