Silver Coin $1 Australia 2018 – Year of the Dog 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 Dog.

The Perth Mint’s Australian Lunar Series II coin series celebrates the 12 animals of the ancient Chinese lunar calendar. In 2018, the coin honors the Year of the Dog, a symbol of loyalty, friendship and honesty.

People born in the year of the Dog are characterized by good-heartedness, loyalty and fairness. They are loyal to their loved ones, have a strong sense of responsibility and are ready to protect those they love. The dog occupies the eleventh 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 Dog: 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018.

Obverse: classic portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by artist Ian Rank-Broadley. The country of issue, denomination, silver fineness and year of minting are indicated along the edge.

Reverse: An image of a German Shepherd dog standing proudly on a rock among grass and bamboo. The Chinese character “狗” (Dog) is engraved next to the dog, and the Year of the Dog is inscribed at the bottom.

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 connoisseurs of the oriental calendar!