Silver Coin $1 Australia 2014 – Year of the Horse 1 oz BU

Crafted in sterling silver, the Australian Lunar Series coin is a prestigious purchase or gift for anyone born under the Chinese lunar sign of the Horse.

The Perth Mint’s Australian Lunar Series II coin series celebrates the 12 animals of the ancient Chinese lunar calendar. Each year in the series is represented by a unique depiction of an animal corresponding to the Eastern horoscope. In 2014, that sign is the Horse.

The Year of the Horse is associated with qualities such as energy, endurance, independence and determination. People born under this sign are characterized by freedom-loving, courage and charisma. The horse occupies the seventh position in the twelve-year cycle of the Eastern calendar.

This coin is an ideal gift or addition to a collection for those born in the Year of the Horse: 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014.

Obverse: portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by artist Ian Rank-Broadley. Along the edge are the country of issue, mintage, weight and year of minting.

Reverse: two horses at the reservoir on the background of a picturesque landscape. One of the horses lowered its head to drink water. Above the image is the Chinese character “馬” (Horse) and at the bottom is the inscription Year of the Horse.

Characteristics of the coin:

Denomination: 1 AUD

Weight: 1oz (31.1g)

Diameter: 45.6 mm

Metal: silver 999

Issue limit: 300.000

Packaging: capsule

The coin is legal tender in Australia and is issued by the Perth Mint. A great choice for collectors and investors!