2014 1/4 oz Australia Gold Lunar Horse BU – Series II

The 2014 1/4 oz Australia Gold Lunar Horse BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) coin is part of the Perth Mint’s popular Lunar Series II.¹ Here are the key specifications and details for this coin:

Specifications:

• Year: 2014²

   

• Mint: The Perth Mint³

   

• Mint Mark: “P”⁴

   

• Metal: Gold⁵

   

• Purity: 0.9999 fine gold⁶

   

• Weight: 1/4 troy ounce (0.25 oz) or 7.777 grams⁷

   

• Denomination: $25 AUD (Australian Dollars)⁸

   

• Diameter: 22.6 mm⁹

   

• Thickness: 1.9 mm to 2.2 mm (there may be slight variations reported)
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)¹⁰

   

• Edge: Reeded¹¹

   

Design:

• Obverse: Features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.¹² Inscriptions include “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,” “1/4OZ 9999 GOLD,” “2014,” and “25 DOLLARS.”¹³

   

• Reverse: Depicts a horse galloping through a stylized scene of mountains and clouds.¹⁴ The design also includes the Chinese character for “horse,” the inscription “YEAR OF THE HORSE,” and the Perth Mint’s “P” mint mark.¹⁵

   

Additional Information:

• The coin is part of the Chinese Lunar Calendar series, with the horse being the seventh of the 12 animals.¹⁶

   

• It is considered a sovereign coin, backed by the Australian government.¹⁷

   

• These coins are highly sought after by both investors and collectors due to their gold content and artistic design.¹⁸

   

• The coin is typically shipped in a protective plastic capsule from the Perth Mint.¹⁹

   

Value:

The value of this coin is primarily based on its gold content and the current market price of gold, plus a premium charged by dealers. The premium can fluctuate based on factors such as:

• The current spot price of gold.
• Dealer markup and fees.
• The coin’s condition and whether it has been professionally graded.
• The limited mintage and collectibility of the coin.

To get the most accurate and up-to-date value, it is best to check with a reputable bullion or coin dealer.