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Proof quality 99.99% pure silver

In 2018, we celebrated 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.

Each coin is meticulously struck by The Perth Mint from 99.99% pure silver in proof quality.

Year of the dog design

The reverse of each coin depicts a German shepherd dog and pup lying in grass with Chinese peony flowers 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.

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2018 year-date and the monetary denomination are shown on each coin's obverse.

06 australian lunar silver coin series year of the dog three coin set 2018 silver proof InCase

Available in 1 kilo, 1oz, 1/2oz and a three-coin set

The 2018 silver releases are available as individual 1 kilo, 1oz, and 1/2oz coins, or in a stunning three-coin set comprising a 1/2oz, a 1oz, and an exclusive 2oz issue.

No more than 500 individual 1 kilo coins will be released worldwide.
Issue limits of 5,000 individual 1oz coins, 8,000 individual 1/2oz coins and 1,000 three-coin sets will be released in this packaging.

Elegant packaging and numbered certificates

Each release is housed in a stylish red and black display case and illustrated lunar-themed shipper, and is accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.

Specifications

Product specification

Year

2018

2018

2018

Metal

Silver

Silver

Silver

Silver Content (Troy oz)

2.000

1.000

0.500

Monetary Denomination (AUD)

2.00

1.00

0.5

Fineness (% purity)

99.99

99.99

99.99

Minimum Gross Weight (g)

62.213

31.107

15.553

Maximum Diameter (mm)

55.60

45.60

36.60

Maximum Thickness (mm)

3.42

2.6

1.97

Finish

Proof

Proof

Proof

Maximum Mintage

2,000

8,500

9,000

Legal Tender

Australia

Australia

Australia

Effigy

Ian Rank-Broadley design of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II

Ian Rank-Broadley design of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II

Ian Rank-Broadley design of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II

Designer

Ing Ing Jong

Ing Ing Jong

Ing Ing Jong

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