2006 Australia 1/2 oz Lunar Series 1 Year of the Dog – SKU #25911

Description

Lunar Series I coins are highly sought after for their low mintages and strikingly detailed designs – a hallmark of this series! The Dog is the eighth release of this series and represents one of the more pet-friendly options in the twelve-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. People born in this year are said to be loyal, amiable, kind and friendly.

This 32.1 mm diameter 2006 Year of the Dog coin is struck from 1/2 Troy oz. of .999 fine silver. This exquisitely crafted piece has a reported mintage of 39,361.

The reverse of this coin depicts a dog sitting in a balanced position along with the weight, purity, date and the Chinese symbol for “dog.” The obverse contains the likeness of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II along with the denomination.