Three coins, one design, three finishes. Each is struck from 1oz of silver and carries the same reverse: a proof, a coloured proof, and a gilded release. Seeing the three together shows how much the finish changes a design, since the colour picks out the plum blossom and the goats while the gilding lifts the whole relief.

The reverse shows three goats grazing, mature, young and newborn, beneath a plum blossom tree. The scene renders the phrase Three Goats Bring Bliss, marking the end of winter and the arrival of spring: renewal, and beginnings that go well. The plum blossom flowers while the cold still holds, which is why it stands for resilience and hope. The design also carries the Chinese character for Goat, the inscription GOAT 2027, and The Perth Mint's P mintmark.

Those born in 2027, 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979 and every twelfth preceding year fall under the sign, associated with calm, artistry and a considered way of going about things.

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