The 1997 1oz Gold Australian Lunar Series I Bullion Coin celebrates the Year of the Ox in The Perth Mint’s Chinese zodiac bullion programme. Struck in one troy ounce of .9999 fine gold, it combines Australian legal tender status, Perth Mint production quality and a changing annual lunar reverse that appeals to both bullion investors and date-run collectors. As an early Series I date, it has stronger set-building interest than a plain modern bullion issue.