Coloured & Special Editions
| Explore our range of Perth Mint Lunar Coloured & Special Edition Coins, featuring some of the most distinctive and collectible releases from the world-renowned Australian Lunar series. Issued by The Perth Mint, these special-edition Lunar coins combine the traditional Chinese zodiac with advanced minting techniques, including colourisation, gilding, high relief, privy marks, shaped formats and limited presentation releases.
This category includes a wide variety of Perth Mint Lunar special releases, including:
The Perth Mint was the first mint to launch a modern Australian Lunar coin programme in 1996, and its Lunar Series I, II and III collections have become globally recognised for their annually changing zodiac designs, limited mintages and exceptional craftsmanship. Special editions are particularly sought after because they are often produced in significantly smaller numbers than standard bullion releases. Popular coloured releases include Year of the Dragon, Rabbit, Tiger and Snake issues struck in .999 or .9999 fine silver and gold across multiple sizes. Many coins feature vibrant colour applications highlighting the zodiac animal, while others include commemorative mintmarks, exclusive packaging or special event releases such as Perth Stamp & Coin Show editions. Proof special editions are struck using specially prepared dies and polished blanks to achieve mirror-like finishes and frosted detail, while coloured bullion editions combine investment-grade precious metals with enhanced visual presentation. Selected releases are issued in official Perth Mint presentation packaging with numbered certificates of authenticity. Collectors particularly value Perth Mint Lunar Coloured & Special Editions due to their low mintages, unique finishes and strong international collector demand. Community discussions among collectors frequently highlight the Perth Mint Lunar series as one of the most attractive and collectable modern zodiac coin programmes worldwide. Whether you are building a complete Perth Mint Lunar collection, searching for rare colourised zodiac releases or collecting limited-edition Australian proof coins, discover our selection of Perth Mint Lunar Coloured & Special Edition Coins at The London Coin Company . |
