2027 50c Tetradecagon Uncirculated Coin - Year of the Goat

2027 50c Tetradecagon Uncirculated Coin – Lunar Year of the Goat

Celebrate the Lunar Year of the Goat with this official 2027 50c uncirculated coin from the Royal Australian Mint. Struck on a distinctive 14-sided (tetradecagon) planchet, this release honours all born under the sign of the Goat—believed to be gentle, empathetic, and creative individuals.

The reverse design features a beautiful long-haired goat surrounded by sprays of Chinese sacred lilies, a type of daffodil that symbolises good fortune when blooming during the Lunar New Year. Housed in an auspicious red presentation card, this release holds a strictly limited mintage of 50,000 coins worldwide.

Specifications

• Year Date on Coin: 2027
• Theme: Sheng Xiao (Chinese Zodiac) – Year of the Fire Goat
• Denomination: 50c
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Metal Content: Cupro-Nickel (CuNi)
• Mass: 15.37g
• Diameter: 31.51mm (Tetradecagon / 14-sided)
• Maximum Mintage: Limited to 50,000 coins
• Obverse Effigy: Official portrait of His Majesty King Charles III by Daniel Thorne
• Reverse Designer: L. Ashe
• Packaging: Official Royal Australian Mint presentation card
• Issuer / Mint: Royal Australian Mint, Canberra

Design Details & Key Features

• Lunar Symbolism: Features a detailed depiction of the long-haired goat framed by Chinese sacred lilies to welcome luck and fortune for the 2027 Lunar New Year.
• Distinctive 14-Sided Shape: Struck on the Royal Australian Mint’s rarely seen 14-sided tetradecagon coin blank.
• King Charles III Obverse: Features the official Australian coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III designed by Daniel Thorne.
• Auspicious Presentation: Encased inside a themed, vibrant red presentation sleeve perfect for gift-giving or Lunar collection sets.

Condition and Presentation Note

• Uncirculated Strike Quality: The coin is in pristine uncirculated condition direct from the mint presses.
• Packaging Wear Note: Official presentation cards and outer paper sleeves may display minor superficial edge wear, subtle corner softening, or light handling marks consistent with manufacturing, transit, and warehousing.