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Australian Lunar Series II 2019 Year of the Pig – 2019 1 Kilo Pure Silver Proof Coin – Australia – Perth Mint
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Australian Lunar Series II 2019 Year of the Pig – 2019 1 Kilo Pure Silver Coin – Australia – Perth Mint
In 2019, The Perth Mint’s internationally renowned Australian Lunar Silver Coin Series II celebrates the Year of the Pig, the twelfth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac.
The birth dates for people ruled by the Chinese Lunar Pig include 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007 and 2019. Those born under the influence of this sign are said to be honest, loyal, sincere and generous, with a calm temperament.
Struck from 99.99% pure silver in proof quality, with a issue limit of 500 Kilo coins.
The coins are issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.
DESIGN
The reverse of each coin features a representation of a domesticated or pet pig, which are typically pink with black markings, along with four piglets, amid stylised foliage. The Chinese character for ‘pig’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Pig’ appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.
The coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank- Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2019 year-date, and the monetary denomination.
PRESENTATION
Each individual coin and three-coin set is housed in a stylish red and black presentation case with a themed shipper, and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
SPECIFICATIONS
No: 2S1916AAAA
Mintage: 500
Material: Pure Silver (99.99%)
Year: 2019
Weight: 1 Kilo
Diameter: 100.60 mm
Thickness: 16.80mm