The 2009 Australian Lunar Silver Coin Series celebrates the Year of the Ox – an animal associated with determination, patience and dependability in Chinese culture. As well as appealing strongly to collectors, this gilded release makes an ideal gift for all those born in the Year of the Ox - including 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997 and 2009.
Specimen 99.9% Pure Silver
The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in specimen quality.
Gilded Year of the Ox Design
The coin's reverse depicts an ox and a calf standing on grass with hills in the background. Both animals are gilded in 24-carat gold. As well as the inscription ‘Year of the Ox’ and the Chinese character for ‘ox’, 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 50,000 of these 1oz Gilded Edition coins celebrating the 2009 Year of the Ox.
Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
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) |
1 |
| Monetary Denomination (AUD) |
1 |
| Fineness (% purity) |
99.9 |
| Minimum Gross Weight (g) |
31.135 |
| Maximum Diameter (mm) |
45.10 |
| Maximum Thickness (mm) |
2.60 |