The Perth Mint is proud to present the first 1oz silver proof Holey Dollar & Dump Set to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

Historic Format

The set format mirrors Australia's first lawful coinage - Governor Macquarie's famous Holey Dollar and Dump.

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

Each set is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. The central Dump is gold-plated.

Reverse Depicting 12 Animals

The reverse of the Holey Dollar portrays animals associated with China's ancient Lunar Calendar, which is based on the 12-year cycles of the moon. According to legend, the animals, which exert a profound effect on people born under their influence, raced for the honour of representing the first year. The winner was the mouse, followed by the ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig.

The reverse of the gold-plated Dump is inscribed with the words LUNAR NEW YEAR 2007 and GOOD FORTUNE & PROSPERITY, which surround Chinese characters meaning Happy New Year.

Australian Legal Tender

The obverses of the Holey Dollar & Dump depict the Raphael Maklouf and Ian Rank-Broadley effigies of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II respectively.

Presentation Packaging

Each coin is housed in a red presentation case, which comes in a brightly illustrated shipper, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Extremely Limited Mintage

No more than 8,888 of these 2007 Lunar Holey Dollar & Dump Sets will be released - reflecting the belief held in Chinese Feng Shui that the number 8 represents 'prosperity' and 'abundance'.