In 2015, The Perth Mint’s internationally renowned Australian Lunar Silver Proof Coin Series II celebrates the Year of the Goat, the eighth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac.
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.
Meticulously struck from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, no more than 10,000 of the 2015 Year of the Goat 1/2oz Silver Proof Coloured Coin will be issued by The Perth Mint.
Each coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.
The reverse of each coin depicts a family of three goats in colour 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.
The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2015 year-date, and the monetary denomination are shown on the coin’s obverse.
Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, both coins are housed in a red and black display case with illustrated shipper.
Mint | The Perth Mint |
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Year | 2018 |
Denomination | $1 |
Metal Type | Silver |
Weight (g) | 28.349 |
Purity (%) | 99.9 |
Diameter (mm) | 40.00 |
Mintage | 10,000 |