The reverse places the goat high on a mountain plain, sure-footed on rugged ground with a solitary tree in the distance. It is a more restrained composition than most Lunar releases, and it suits the animal it depicts. The design carries the Chinese character for Goat, the inscription GOAT 2027, and The Perth Mint's P mintmark.

In the tale of the great race that set the order of the lunar calendar, the goat, the monkey and the rooster reached a wide river together and built a raft to cross it. The goat led them over and took eighth place, an outcome earned by cooperation rather than speed.

Those born in 2027, 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979 and every twelfth preceding year fall under the sign of the Goat, associated with calm, resilience and artistic talent.

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