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Year of the dog 

2018 Sydney Money Expo special featured a spectacular Year of the Dog tribute.

The birth years for people born in the Year of the Dog include 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006 and 2018. Those born under this sign are said to be loyal, amiable, kind and friendly.

2018 Lunar design

The reverse of the coin depicts a coloured 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.

04 2018 SydMoneyExpoDog Silver 1 4oz InCase HighRes

2018 Sydney Money Expo special packaging

Each coin is housed in special Money Expo packaging and accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.

Specifications

Specifications

Year 2018
Metal Silver
Silver Content (Troy oz) 0.250
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 0.25
Fineness (% purity) 99.99
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 7.777
Maximum Diameter (mm) 25.50
Maximum Thickness (mm) 2.30
Maximum Mintage Unlimited
Finish Coloured
Legal Tender Australian
Effigy Ian Rank-Broadley design of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II
Designer Ing Ing Jong

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