The Perth Mint Unveils a Blockbuster September Release: Kookaburras, Lunar Goats, Bridgerton, and More

September has arrived with a big one. This month, The Perth Mint is rolling out one of its most varied release slates of the year. First, there’s a gilded high-relief Kookaburra. Then comes the opening chapter of the Australian Lunar Series III Year of the Goat. On top of that, a pop-culture collaboration and two gemstone-inlaid nature coins round things out. Because the lineup spans so many themes at once, it helps to walk through each release one at a time.

Australian Kookaburra 2oz Silver Proof High Relief Gilded Coin

Few Australian birds are as recognizable as the kookaburra. This year, the tribute leans into that character with a high-relief, gilded design. Specifically, the coin is struck from an extra-deep blank. As a result, the bush bird appears almost sculptural as it soars above a river, framed by trees and rugged rock. Both the bird and the coin’s outer ring also receive a 24-carat gold gilding treatment. Consequently, warm gold tones contrast beautifully against the frosted silver background. Beyond the visuals, the piece carries real scarcity. With a maximum mintage of only 2,000, and a distributor issue limit of 250, demand will likely outpace supply fast. Collectors browsing the site’s broader colorized and gilded coin collection will find this piece fits right in.

Perth Money Expo ANDA Show Special: Australian Swan 2026 1oz Silver Colored Coin

Show specials tend to generate outsized interest. This year’s Australian Swan release keeps that streak alive. To start, the coin marks the tenth anniversary of the swan design. Therefore, it carries a ‘P10’ privy mark. Meanwhile, the richly colored reverse depicts a black swan gliding above a lake, set beneath a vivid rainbow and drifting clouds. Notably, the broader Swan series has a strong track record of selling out. So, with a mintage capped at 2,500, and an issue limit of just 250, this anniversary edition looks likely to follow suit.

Australian Lunar Series III: 2027 Year of the Goat Arrives

The headline story of the release is the debut of the 2027 Year of the Goat. This coin belongs to the Australian Lunar Series III program. According to Chinese tradition, the goat placed eighth in the legendary race to determine the zodiac calendar. Along the way, it crossed a wide river alongside the monkey and rooster. Traditionally, those born in Goat years are seen as gentle, creative, and compassionate. In addition, they’re known for calm resilience and an artistic sensibility that draws others to them.

Every coin in the series shares a common reverse story. Specifically, it shows a mature goat, a young goat, and a baby goat grazing beneath a plum blossom tree. This evokes the auspicious phrase “Three Goats Bring Bliss.” In short, the design symbolizes the close of winter and the start of spring, along with renewal and prosperous beginnings. For collectors, the format range is unusually wide:

• 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin
• 1oz Silver Proof Coin
• Silver Proof Three-Coin Set (2oz, 1oz, and 1/2oz together)

• 1oz Silver Trio Set (proof, colored proof, and gilded finishes)

• 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin
• 1/10oz Gold Proof Coin
• 1oz Gold Proof Coin

The gold proof coins take a different approach. Instead of the multi-goat family scene, they show a single, majestic goat standing on a mountain plain. As a result, buyers get a distinct visual choice, depending on whether they prefer the silver narrative design or the more minimalist gold portrayal. Mintages also vary by format. For instance, the 1oz gold proof is capped at 2,500, with an issue limit of 1,000. Meanwhile, silver formats range up to 7,500 pieces. Given these tight numbers, collectors chasing a full run across metals and finishes should plan their format priorities early. Those building out a broader lunar collection may also want to browse the site’s coin sets category for matching multi-coin options.

Bridgerton 2026 1g Gold Minted Bar in Card

Next, stepping outside the numismatic world, The Perth Mint has partnered with Netflix and Shondaland. Together, they’ve released a Bridgerton-themed 1g gold minted bar. The design showcases a cameo-style silhouette of Lady Whistledown, encircled by an intricate damask border. Meanwhile, the reverse carries The Perth Mint’s London Bullion Market Association registered mark, along with its stylized swan emblem. The bar also arrives in wisteria-adorned packaging, inspired by the show’s iconic flower-covered townhouse façade. Overall, it blends a collectible gold format with mainstream entertainment appeal, aimed squarely at bridging bullion investors and pop-culture fans. This isn’t the mint’s first Bridgerton crossover, either; readers can revisit the earlier lineup in the Perth Mint July 2026 Release Guide. Fans of gold formats generally can also browse the site’s gold coins and bars collection.

Great Southern Land Series: Nocturnal and Chrysoprase Editions

Rounding out the release are two entries in the Great Southern Land series. Both are built around Australia-shaped gemstone inlays. First, the Nocturnal edition is struck in 1oz silver proof. It uses a matrix opal insert to represent the continent. Around it, illustrations of after-dark wildlife appear, including a koala, ghost bat, night parrot, and marbled gecko, alongside native flora. Because natural opal varies piece to piece, no two coins in the mintage will look quite identical. For collectors drawn to organic materials, that’s a genuinely appealing quirk.

Its companion piece is the 1oz gold proof Chrysoprase coin. This one celebrates Australia’s rainforest ecosystems instead. Encircled by a green chrysoprase insert, sometimes called “Australian jade,” the design features a flying fox, tree frog, cassowary, and orb-weaving spider, among other rainforest inhabitants. With a mintage of just 200, it’s among the most limited pieces in this month’s release. And like its silver counterpart, each coin’s natural gemstone ensures subtle individual variation. Buyers weighing bullion value alongside collectability may also want to browse the site’s bullion collection for comparison.

A Release Built for Different Kinds of Collectors

What stands out about September’s lineup is how deliberately it spans collecting styles. For zodiac enthusiasts, there’s a full, multi-format entry point into the Year of the Goat. For gemstone collectors, two distinct Great Southern Land options are worth weighing. Meanwhile, bird and wildlife series followers gain both the gilded Kookaburra and the anniversary Swan special. And for pop-culture crossover fans, the Bridgerton bar offers something genuinely different. Taken together, the release reflects a broader trend in the mint’s recent output: pairing traditional craftsmanship with real format variety, so no single collecting niche gets left behind. Readers can browse the full, current lineup any time in the site’s Perth Mint collection.

As always, availability on show specials and limited-mintage pieces can shift fast once release day arrives. So, collectors with a particular piece in mind should plan ahead rather than wait.