The 2010 Australian Lunar Silver Coin Series celebrates the Year of the Tiger, a beautiful but terrifying animal revered in Chinese culture as embodying the courage and competitiveness of a natural leader. As well as appealing strongly to collectors, this coloured release makes an ideal gift for all those born in the Year of the Tiger - including 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998 and 2010.
Specimen Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1kg of 99.9% pure silver in specimen quality.
Golden Topaz Eye
The coin's reverse depicts a coloured image of a tiger lying on the ground with a golden topaz gemstone in its eye. As well as the inscription ‘Year of the Tiger’ and the Chinese character for ‘tiger’, the design also incorporates The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.
Australian Legal Tender
Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse.
Limited Mintage
The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 Gemstone Edition coins celebrating the 2010 Year of the Tiger.
Presentation Packaging
Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, the coin is housed in a contemporary red and black display case and illustrated shipper.
Technical Specifications
| Silver Content (Troy oz) |
32.152 |
| Monetary Denomination (AUD) |
30 |
| Fineness (% purity) |
99.9 |
| Minimum Gross Weight (g) |
1001.002 |
| Maximum Diameter (mm) |
101.00 |
| Maximum Thickness (mm) |
14.60 |