2018 Australia 5 oz Silver Lunar Dog BU
These incredible 2018 5 oz Silver coins produced by Perth Mint celebrate the Year of the Dog and depict a Labrador Retriever on the reverse. These larger coins not only provide more .9999 fine Silver, but display the unique design in larger detail. A landmark coin series of the highest regard, the Perth Lunars package beautiful designs, limited mintages and universal appeal all in one program.
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Coin highlights
- Contains 5 oz of .9999 fine Silver.
- Each coin comes in a protective plastic capsule.
- Limited to a mintage of only 12,778 coins worldwide.
- Obverse: Portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley likeness of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by the date, face value, Silver weight and purity.
- Reverse: Depicts a German Shepherd dog and pup lying in grass with Chinese peony flowers in the background. The design also incorporates the Chinese character for "dog", the inscription "Year of the Dog" and The Perth Mint's traditional "P" mint mark.
- Sovereign coin backed by the Australian government. FMV Gold is an authorized distributor of Perth Mint products, allowing FMV Gold to get coins directly from the Perth Mint and pass them along to you. This Year of the Dog coin would make a great addition to any lunar collection. Add this spectacular 2018 5 oz Silver Year of the Dog coin to your cart today! Struck by the historic Perth Mint from .9999 fine Silver, each coin's Australian legal tender status guarantees its weight and purity. Perth Mint's Australian Lunar Series II collection epitomizes the rich tradition of minting spectacular bullion coins by portraying animal themes from the Chinese Lunar calendar. The reverse design changes each year based on the Chinese lunar calendar, and the 2018 reverse celebrates the Year of the Dog. The birth dates for people born in the Lunar Year of the Dog include 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006 and 2018. Those born in these years are said to be loyal, amiable, kind and friendly. Known for their quality and collectibility, the Perth Mint Lunar series is a cornerstone of many Precious Metals portfolios. The original Lunar bullion series, these coins (beginning with the Series I launch in 1996) have become some of the most widely collected around the globe, as demand originated in Asia but spread to Europe and America as investors became exposed to the design and quality. In addition to the annual design change, many investors love that the coins' select mintage limits create the potential for even greater investment return in the form of a numismatic premium appreciation. This series is so popular, the 1 oz Gold and Silver Lunars are now instant sell-outs every year!
Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Year | 2018 |
| Mint mark | P - Perth |
| Grade | Brilliant Unc |
| Legal-tender face value | 8 Dollars |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 5.0000 troy oz |
| Purity | .9999 |
| Diameter | 65.6 mm |
| Thickness | 5.80 mm |
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