2018 Australia 1 oz Silver Year of the Dog High Relief Proof Coin (In Capsule)

2018 Australia 1 oz Silver Year Of The Dog High Relief Proof Coin (No Box or COA)

The Perth Mint is renowned for producing some of the most interesting coins, and those in the Australian Lunar Series II are no exception. These coins feature the animals that represent each of the years in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese Lunar or Zodiac calendar. 2018 was the Year of the Dog, and its represented on this coin with a beautifully designed and intricately detailed image. This proof has a polished mirrored surface and a frosted image that adds texture and character to this highly collectible coin. The coins contain 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver and are considered to be legal tender fully backed by the government of Australia.

Highlights:

• Coin arrives in a mint issued protective capsule.
• 11thdesign released in the Australian Lunar Series II collection!
• 7,500 limited mintage!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver.
• Face value of $1 (AUD), backed by the Australian government.
• Obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.
• Reverse features 2018 Year of the Dog design.

The Chinese Lunar calendar features a new Zodiac sign each year, taking the form of an animal that holds great importance in the Chinese culture. 2018, the Year of the Dog, features two beautifully designed German shepherd dogs. This design was used on all released silver coins in the 2018 collection.