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Loyal, amiable, kind and friendly

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

Unique rectangle shaped coins

Each coin is struck from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver in proof quality. The reverse celebrates the 2018 Year of the Dog with four different coloured designs showcasing a British bulldog, a chow chow, a dalmatian and a pekingese. The Chinese character for ‘dog’ and The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark are also included in the design.

06 lunar calendar coin series year of the dog four coin set 2018 silver proof InCaseWithShipper

Presentation packaging 

Accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, the four-coin set is housed in a contemporary black framed clear display case, allowing you to see both the reverse and obverse of each coin, and is packaged in an illustrated shipper.

Specifications

Product specification

Year

2018

Metal

Silver

Silver Content (Troy oz)

4.000

Monetary Denomination (TVD)

1.00

Fineness (% purity)

99.99

Minimum Gross Weight (g)

31.107

Dimensions (mm)

27.60mm x 47.60mm

Maximum Thickness (mm)

4.00

Maximum Mintage

3,000

Finish

Proof, Coloured

Legal Tender

Tuvalu

Effigy

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

Designer

Natasha Muhl

* This set consists of four 1oz silver rectangular coins

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