Australian Lunar Series II 2015 Year of the Goat 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin

With 2015 known as the year of the goat, this 1/2oz silver coin marks the eighth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac and is part of the sought after Lunar series.

Key features :

  • Proof quality 99.9% pure silver
  • 2015 year of the goat design
  • Australian legal tender
Issue Limit 8,000
SKU 2S1516EAAA

Story

Year of the goat

The birth dates for people ruled by the Chinese Lunar goat include 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003 and 2015. Those born under the influence of this sign are said to be elegant, charming, artistic, gifted and calm. Each coin is meticulously struck from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

Family of goats design

The reverse of this coin depicts a family of three goats standing in a stylised rural scene. The Chinese character for ‘goat’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Goat’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

04 australian lunar series ii year of the goat 2015 1 2oz silver proof InCase

Presentation packaging and numbered certificate

Each coin 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

Specifications

Year 2015
Metal Silver
Silver Content (Troy oz) 0.500
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 0.50
Fineness (% purity) 99.90
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 15.591
Maximum Diameter (mm) 36.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) 2.30
Maximum Mintage 9,000
Finish Proof
Legal Tender Australian
Effigy Ian Rank-Broadley design of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II
Designer Natasha Muhl

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