The Australian Lunar Silver Coin Series II – 2018 Year of the Dog 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin represents the very best in minting excellence and design.
The birth dates for people ruled by the Chinese Lunar dog include 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006 and 2018. Those born under the influence of this sign are said to be loyal, amiable, kind and friendly.
Meticulously struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver in proof quality, each coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. No more than 7,500 of the 2018 Year Of The Dog 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin will be released worldwide.
The design features a 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. The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2018 year-date and the monetary denomination are shown on the coin’s obverse.
The coin’s high relief reverse and obverse are minted on concave surfaces to ensure the optimum flow of metal is achieved by the strike of the die. Each coin is housed in a classic black and red display case within a themed shipper and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Coin Highlights:
Mint | The Perth Mint |
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Country Of Issue | Australia |
Year | 2018 |
Denomination | $1 |
Metal Type | Silver |
Weight (g) | 31.1 |
Purity (%) | 99.99 |
Diameter (mm) | 32.60 |
Mintage | 7,500 |