Lunar Series Silver Coins

Lunar our coin series to celebrate the chinese zodiac in 2014 the royal mint united these british and chinese traditions to create the first official uk lunar coins.

Lunar series silver coins. In 1981 china began minting coins to commemorate the chinese new year the chinese lunar series consist of gold silver and platinum coins in a variety of sizes denominations and shapes. The shēngxiào collection named after the chinese zodiac is based upon 12 animals that have their own unique characteristics and qualities. All silver coins from the lunar series are made from 999 pure silver. The australian lunar gold bullion series two 2008 2019.

The perth mint lunar series silver lunar coins feature bold displays of the chinese lunar calendar. Coins from the lunar series ii are available in a range of sizes as well. The australian koala silver bullion coin series 2007 2019. This quite ambitious 12 year series of outstanding quality bullion coins was given the name the shēngxiào collection and is a tribute to the chinese calendar and zodiac circle as well as to millennia of oriental history and myth.

Struck in the supreme proof quality these australian legal tender coins celebrating the year of the pig are. The 2017 edition of this popular series was the first time the perth mint offered the. People born under the influence of the chinese lunar pig in 2019 2007 1995 1983 1971 1959 and 1947 are said to be easy going sincere and calm under pressure. The reverse of each coin depicts the zodiac animal for the corresponding year of issue while the obverse features an historical building or other notable cultural image.

Australian bullion privy mark coins 2011 2019. With its limited mintage and broad appeal each release from the perth mint lunar series brings widespread interest from coin enthusiasts around the world. Silver lunar products the chinese lunar calendar is one of the most popular theme for coins silver bars and rounds with items produced by countries around the world. Interestingly the british lunar series are of the same 999 silver fineness and as the britannia and the lunar coins share many other characteristics you.

They are available in half an ounce one ounce two ounce five ounce ten ounce and one kilo in most cases. After the popularity of the first series of lunar inspired coins perth mint began producing the current series known as series ii in 2008. The perth mint only offers certain sizes depending on the design and year. Most of the perth mint s silver lunar series coins are made entirely from 99 99 percent silver.

The australian lunar silver bullion series two 2008 2019. Perth mint bullion other sales 2013 2018. The 12 year cycle of the ancient chinese lunar calendar finished in 2019 with the year of the pig. Perth mint began producing gold lunar series coins in 1996 but added silver to its range in 1999.