The 1997 Australia 1 oz Gold Lunar Ox BU (Series I) is a gold coin produced by the Perth Mint as part of the Lunar Series I collection. This coin contains 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine gold and is issued as legal tender in Australia. The obverse features Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse showcases an ox design representing the Year of the Ox. In Chinese tradition, the ox is associated with strength, reliability, and hard work. It remains widely collected for both its gold content and symbolic meaning.
