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Lunar new year

Celebrating the year of the horse, the seventh animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac, this 1oz silver proof coin is a prestigious and limited offering from The Perth Mint.

As well as appealing to proof coin collectors, these superb releases are perfect for people born in the Year of the Horse – 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002 and 2014.  Those born under the influence of this sign are said to be hardworking, sociable, optimistic and energetic.

2014 year of the horse design

Each coins reverse depicts two coloured horses standing within a stylised Chinese landscape. The Chinese character for ‘horse’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Horse’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2014 year-date and the monetary denomination are shown on the obverse of each coin.

05 2014 Lunar YearOfTheHorse Silver 1oz Coloured Proof InCase HighRes

Stylish presentation and numbered certificate 

Accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, each coin is housed in a red and black display case with illustrated shipper.

Specifications

Specifications

Year 2014
Metal Silver
Silver Content (Troy oz) 1.000
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 1.00
Fineness (% purity) 99.90
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 31.350
Maximum Diameter (mm) 45.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) 2.60
Maximum Mintage 10,000
Finish Coloured
Legal Tender Australian
Effigy Ian Rank-Broadley design of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II
Designer Thomas Vaughan

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