4663) "2027 Lunar Year of the Sheep", Bhutan: 1/4 oz 999.9 Fine Gold Proof Colour Coin and 5 oz 999.9 Fine Silver Proof Colour Coin celebrates the Lunar Year of the Sheep: Date/Year of Coins issue: 08/2026:

4663) "2027 Lunar Year of the Sheep", Bhutan: 1/4 oz 999.9 Fine Gold Proof Colour Coin and 5 oz 999.9 Fine Silver Proof Colour Coin celebrates the Lunar Year of the Sheep: Date/Year of Coins issue: 08/2026:

"The Lunar Year of the Sheep":

Usher in 2027 with a new lunar almanac cycle with the year of the Sheep. 

The 2027 Bhutan Lunar Sheep coin issue is the twelfth coin issue of the Bhutan Lunar and Attraction series (2016-2027), exclusively minted and marketed by The Singapore Mint.

The Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) of Bhutan has released the twelfth and final issue of the Bhutan Lunar Series – the Bhutan Lunar Sheep, exclusively minted and marketed by The Singapore Mint. 

A coin issued by one of the happiest countries, and the world’s last Shangri-La, each coin signifies blessings of happiness to you and your family!

Set against Bhutan’s majestic highlands, the serene sheep rests amid swirling cloud motifs, symbolising steadfastness and quiet strength. 

The sheep’s form is delicately adorned with swirls of clouds and leafy accents reflecting Bhutan’s deep harmony with nature, offering blessings of tranquillity, well-being, and enduring harmony.

The Obverse proof coin design features the Buddha Dordenma Statue, an iconic symbol of Bhutan’s rich cultural heritage and enduring spiritual values.

The Gold and Silver Coins:

A Five oz Silver Proof and Colour Coin presenting three Sheep on the Reverse titled - "YEAR OF THE SHEEP" and a statue of the sitting Buddha on the Obverse - titled "KINGDOM OF BHUTAN" and Year of issue - "2027".

A 1/4 oz Gold Proof and Colour Coin variant.

The reverse proof coin design features the Buddha Dordenma Statue, an iconic symbol of Bhutan’s rich cultural heritage and enduring spiritual values presenting three Sheep on the Reverse titled - "YEAR OF THE SHEEP" and a statue of the sitting Buddha on the Obverse - titled "KINGDOM OF BHUTAN" and Year of issue - "2027".

The Information Brochure reads -

Reverse: "Set amid swirling clouds, the serene sheep embodies steadfastness and quiet strength."

Obverse: "Featuring the Buddha Dordenma Statue, an iconic symbol of Bhutan's rich cultural heritage and enduring spiritual values".

A 1 oz Silver Proof and Colour Coin with the Presentation Box.

A 1 /2 oz Silver Proof and Colour Coin with the Presentation Box. 

The Specifications of the  Coins are:

2027 Bhutan Lunar Sheep 1/4 oz 999.9 Fine Gold Proof Colour Coin

 Weight: 7.77 g

Diameter: 21.96 mm

Coin Quality/Product Type: Proof / Proof-Like Coin

Metal Composition/Material: 999.9 Fine Gold

Mintage: 1000 pcs

Year:      2027

Country Of Issue: Bhutan

Face Value: NU 1000

 A Five oz Silver Proof and Colour Coin:

Weight: 155.52 g

Diameter: 65.00 mm

Coin Quality/Product Type: Proof / Proof-Like Coin

Metal Composition/Material: 999 Fine Silver

Mintage: 500 pcs

Year: 2027

Country Of Issue: Bhutan

Face Value: NU 1000

 Links:

Links to some more posts on the Chinese Lunar calendar/Zodiac signs on this Blog:

1) Year of the Pig - 2019: A Gold Coin of 1,000 Togrog and a 100 Togrog Banknote from Mongolia, issued by Coin Invest Trust (CIT) in 2018, minted by BH Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich

2) Year of the Brown (or Yellow) Earth Dog: Kyrgyz Express Post 100 KGS Stamp issued on 31.01.2018

3) Year of the Dog (2018): 50 Euro Gold Coin and 20 Euro & 10 Euro Silver Coins issued by the Monnaie de Paris celabrating the new Lunar New Year (2018)

4) Year of the Rat, Mongolia (2020): Coin Invest Trust (CIT) is issuing a set of 1000 Togrog Gold & Silver Coins and a 100 Togrog Banknote to commemorate the coming Lunar Year: Coins will be minted bgy B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich on behalf of CIT for Central Bank of Mongolia: Coin issue date: 10/2019

5) An Uncirculated $1 US Federal Reserve Banknote from the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, rings in the "Year of the PIG" (2019) from the Chinese Zodiac Cycle/Lunar Calendar titled "Lucky Money Collection"   

6) Year of the Rat: An Uncirculated $1 US Federal Reserve Banknote rings i9n the "Year of the Rat" (2020) from the Chinese Zodiac Cycle/Lunar Calendar titled "Lucky Money Collection"

7) "Year of the Ox", Australian Lunar Series III, 2021, Australia: Three Gold Coins of $100, $25,& $15 and ThreeSilver Coins of $2, $1 & 50 Cents, issued by the Perth Mint, Australia: Year of Coin minting 2020 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2021)

8) "Year of the Tiger", United Kingdom (UK): Coin Series titled " the Shengxiao Collection": Royal Mint, UK has issued Gold, Silver and Cupro-nickel Coins in eight variants under its continuing Lunar Year Range:Year of Coin issue: 2021 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2022)

9)"Year of the Tiger", Australia: Coin Series titled "Australian Lunar Coin Series": Coin minted by the Perth Mint, Australia: Year of Coin issue: 2021 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2022)

10) Year of The Tiger "Quadrant Coins", Tuvalu Island: "Australian Lunar Coin Series III": A four Coin set of 1 Oz Silver Proof $1 (One Dollar - TVD) minted by the Perth Mint on behalf of Tuvalu Island:Year of Coin set issue: 2021 (with year of release inscribed as 2022)

11) "The Year of the Rabbit", (Chinese Zodiac), France: A 1/4 Euro Nordic Gold Coin issued by the Monnaie de Paris (the Paris Mint) featuring a Rabbit in a cultural mix of French and Chinese anthropomorphism: Date/Year of Coin issue: 17.01.2023

12) "Kui Mao", or "Year of the Rabbit", People's Republic of China - Taipei (Taiwan): The Central Bank of the Republic of China - Taiwan has issued NT $10 (New Taiwan Dollar - Cupro-nickel) and NT $100 (New Taiwan Dollar - Silver) Coins commemorating the New Year: Date/Year of Coins issue: 2023

13) Mythical Dragon, Perth Mint, Australia: "Lunar Zodiac Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series III": Date/Year of Bullion Coins issue: 2024

14) The Chinese New Year - Year of the Snake ("Si - in the Chinese Zodiac) c,mmencimg 29.01.2025, Republic of France (Republique Francaise): The "Lunar Zodiac" fesatures the Snake: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 20.01.2025

Links to posts on "The Year of the Horse -Wu":

1) "Lunar Year of the Horse - 2026", Macau: A 100 Patacas Silver Proof Coin minted by the Singapore Mint ushers in the New Year: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

2) "Lunar Year of the Horse - 2026", Australia:"Lunar Zodiac Silver Proof Collector Coin Series": The Royal Australian Mint (RAM) has issued $100 Gold and $1 Silver Coins which feature the Horse with the Series concluding in 2030: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01.09.2025

3) "Lunar Year of the Horse - 2026", Bhutan: A 1,000 Ngultrum Gold Proof Coin minted by the Singapore Mint ushers in the New Year: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

4) "Lunar Year of the Horse - Wu - 2026" in Chinese Zodiac - The Chinese New Year commencing 29.01.2026, Gibraltar (A British Overseas Territory (BOT): A set of six Postage Stamps issued by Gibraltar Post: Date/Year of Stamps issue: 30.04.2026

Lunar Year of the Goat - Wei:

5) "Lunar Year of the Goat", Canada: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has minted a 1 (One) Kilogram Pure Gold Coin featuring the "Lucky" Goat (or Ram or Sheep): Date/Year of Coin issue: 09.07.2027

6) "Lunar Year of the Goat", Burundi: APMEX has minted a 2-oz Silver & Jade Year of the Goat Proof A 25 Burundian Franc (Franc Burindais in French) Coin brought out by the APMEX on behalf of the Banque de la Republique du Burundi (BRB): Date/Year of Coin issue: 09.07.2026

7) "Lunar Year of the Goat", Singapore: Singapore Mint has issued a 1/4 oz 999.9 Fine Gold Proof Colour Medallion: Date/Year of Medal issue: 08/2026

9) "Lunar Year of the Goat (Wei), Singapore: Singapore Mint has issued a 1000 grams or Kilo Coin .999.9 Fine Silver Proof Colour Medallion: Date/Year of Medals issue: 08/2026

10) "Lunar Year of the Goat", Australia: The royal australian Mint (RAM) has issued a two Coin "Uncirculated" Tetradecagon (30,000 pc) $ a $1 "Uncirculated" Two-Coin Set (30,000 pc), a $5 Silver Proof Domed Coin (7500 pc) and a $100 1 oz Gold Proof Domed Coin: Date/Year of Coins issue: 04.09.2026 "

11) "Lunar Year of the Sheep", Bhutan: 1/4 oz 999.9 Fine Gold Proof and Colour Coin and 5 oz 999.9 Fine Silver Proof & Colour Coin celebrates the Lunar Year of the Sheep: Date/Year of Coins issue 08/2026

New Year Lucky Coin Releases by the Austrian Mint, Vienna:

i) "Das Gluck ist ein Vogerl" (Happiness is a Bird"), Austria: Silver and Base Metal 5 Euro Coin Variants issued by the Austrian Mint in its Annual Coin Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01.12.2021 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2022)

ii) "The Popular Pig", Austria: Silver and Base Metal 5 Euro Coin Variants issued by the Austrian Mint in its Annual Coin Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01.12.2022 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2023)

iii) "Extra Tag Extra Gluck" ("Extra Day Extra Luck), Republic of Austria: "Coin Series Theme - New Year's Eve"): Silver and Base Metal 5 Euro Coin Variants issued by the Austrian Mint in its Annual Coin Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 06.12.2023 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2024)

iv) Lucky Token 2024 - The Dragon (in Bronze) - Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republik)

v) 2025 Glucksjeton Au/Ag (Lucky Token 2025, Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republik): Gold & Silver Tokens: 2025

vi) Austria: New Year's Annual Silver Collector Coin For 2025 features The Theme of Dance: Two 5 Euro Coins (one Silver and the other Bronze) usher in the New Year: Date/Year of Coins issue: 04.12.2024

Links to Posts on Bhutan:

1) A Fairy Tale Royal Wedding at Bhutan on 13.10.2011 

2) Currency and coinage Bhutan: Bhutan Postal Corporation Ltd. (Bhutan Post) has issued Innovative Coins of the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan

3) "Ceremonial Masks", Be Miniature Sheets (MS) of 10 and 5 Ngultrum showcasing 3D Ceremonial Masks on Airmail Plastic Stamps (Green andRed Colours): Year of Stamps issue: 1976

4) "Lunar Year of the Horse - 2026", Bhutan: A 1,000 Ngultrum Gold Proof Coin minted by the Singapore Mint ushers in the New Year: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

5) BHUTAN-1, Bhutan, Bhutan Post has brought out a 3D set offour stamps of 250 Ngultrum each depicting Bhutam's first satellite (CubeSat) launched into space aboard a Space X Dragon Spacecraft before being deployed from the International Space station (ISS) into Earth orbit: Date/Year of Stamp set issue: 2018

6) 70th Brith Anniversary of the Fourth Druk Gyalpo - Jigme Siggye Wangchuk, Bhutan: New Polymer Banknotes of Bhutan in the denominations of 100, 500 and 1000 Ngultrum issued by the Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) of Bhutan: Date/Year of Banknote Series issued: 12.11.2029 (Banknotes entered into circulation in 01/2026