Three goats on this reverse, and the choice of three is the point. A mature goat, a young one and a newborn graze together beneath a plum blossom tree, giving the auspicious phrase Three Goats Bring Bliss its literal form: generations side by side, winter ending, and beginnings that go well. The plum blossom flowers before the cold has finished, so it reads as hope arriving early.

Struck from 1/2oz of silver as a proof. The design also carries the Chinese character for Goat, the inscription GOAT 2027, and The Perth Mint's P mintmark.

The Goat's eighth place in the lunar calendar was settled in the emperor's race, crossing a wide river alongside the monkey and the rooster and reaching the bank first.

Anyone born in 2027, 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979 and every twelfth preceding year falls under the sign, associated with calm, artistry and a thoughtful approach.

The 2027 Year Of The Goat 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin is available in Australia from Direct Coins. Leading authorised distributor for The Perth Mint since 2012.