Australian Lunar Gold Coin Series II 2018 Year of the Dog Gold Proof Three-Coin Set

11th animal of the Chinese zodiac

In 2018, we celebrate the 11th animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. The birth dates for people ruled by the Chinese Lunar dog include 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006 and 2018. Those born under the influence of this sign are said to be loyal, amiable, kind and friendly.

Year of the dog design

The reverse of each coin depicts a chocolate labrador retriever standing on rocks and featuring a stylised pine tree in the background. The Chinese character for ‘dog’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Dog’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark. The stunning three-coin set comprising all three issues 1oz, 1/4oz and 1/10oz coins.