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Silver coins mark year of the ox

First issued in 1995 and now in its third round, the long-running Australian Lunar Coin Series celebrates the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac.

These 2021 coins celebrate the Year of the Ox, whose rule over every second year in the 12-year lunar cycle is said to influence people born during 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009 and 2021.

Coins feature proof, coloured and gilded finishes

Portraying a charming image of an ox and its calf, each of the three coins feature a different surface treatment: a stunning proof quality finish, selective colouring, or selective 24-carat gilding. The reverse design also includes a cherry blossom tree, the Chinese character for ox, the inscription OX 2021, and The Perth Mint's P mintmark.

06 australian lunar series iii 2021 year of the ox 1oz silver trio InCase

Classic case and themed shipper

Accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, the coins are housed in a classic display case and an illustrated shipper which aligns with previous and future Silver Trio releases to form a diorama of every animal in the lunar calendar.

 

Specifications

Product specification

Specification

Proof 

Proof coloured

Gilded

Silver content (troy oz)

1

1

1

Monetary Denomination (AUD)

1

1

1

Fineness (% purity)

99.99

99.99

99.99

Minimum gross weight (g)

31.107

31.107

31.107

Maximum diameter (mm)

40.90

40.90

40.90

Maximum thickness (mm)

3.50

3.50

3.50

Maximum mintage

7,500

7,500

7,500

Effigy

Jody Clark design of H.M Queen Elizabeth II

Jody Clark design of H.M Queen Elizabeth II

Jody Clark design of H.M Queen Elizabeth II

Designer

Ing Ing Jong

Ing Ing Jong

Ing Ing Jong

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