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In 2006, the Perth Mint added another bullion coin to the Australian Lunar Silver Coin series, a 10 kilogram silver bullion coin, which became the largest coin in the silver series.
Since the gold and silver lunar series bullion coins were released, they have become one of the most popular modern investment coins.
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Series I : Obverse
The obverse displays the profile of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley.
His initial's "IRB" are engraved directly below the Queen's neck.
The Queen's name "ELIZABETH II" is inscribed inside the outer perimeter of dots on the silver bullion coin.
The words "AUSTRALIA" and the face value of "300 DOLLARS" are also displayed inside the outer perimeter of the silver bullion coin.
Series I - Obverse Coin photo provided courtesy of the Coin Page
Series I : Reverse
On one side of the silver lunar animal is the Chinese Symbol that represents it, and on the other side of the animal is the coin's 'Year of Issue.'
The silver bullion coin's weight "10 KILO" and purity "999 SILVER" is inscribed directly below the lunar animal.
The Australian Lunar Silver Coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act of 1965, which means the coin is guaranteed by the Government of Australia.
Series I - Reverse Coin photo provided courtesy of the Coin Page
Series II : Obverse
The centerpiece, on the obverse side, of all Australian bullion coins is Queen Elizabeth II.
The profile of the Queen was created by Ian Rank-Broadley, his initial's "IRB" are inscribed directly below the Queen's neck.
Her name "ELIZABETH II" and "AUSTRALIA" is inscribed along the top half of the bullion coin.
Along the bottom of the silver bullion coin is the coin's weight of "10 KG" and the coin's silver purity of "9999 Ag."
The coin's Year of Issue and its face value of "300 DOLLARS" is also displayed along the bottom half of the silver bullion coin.
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Note: 2018 is the first year the Silver Lunar Bullion Coins have the purity of .9999 silver.
Series II - Obverse side photo provided courtesy of The Perth Mint
Series II : Reverse
The reverse of the 2019's Series II, Australian Lunar Silver Bullion coin displays a mother pig surrounded by her piglets in the grass with foliage above them.
The Chinese symbol inscribed inside the design of the Silver Pig represents the Lunar animal.
Displayed directly below the Pigs are the words "Year of the Pig."
The "P" on the reverse side is the Mint Mark for the The Perth Mint.
Series I & II Australian Silver Lunar bullion coins have Reeded Edges.
Lastly, on the first leaf of the tree branch, above the pigs, are the initials of 'AH' for Aleysha Howarthon, the designer of the 2019 Silver bullion coin's reverse side.
Series II - Reverse side photo provided courtesy of The Perth Mint
Brief History of the
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Series I:.................2006 - 2007
Series II:................2008 - 2019
IRA Approved:........Yes
Coin Grade:............Uncirculated
Face Value:...........$300 AUD
Silver Content:.......10 troy kilo.
Total Weight:.........321.510 t oz. / 10,001.00 grams
Purity:...................99.90% / .999 (2006 - 2017)
Purity:...................99.99% / .9999 (2018 - Present)
Diameter:..............221.00mm (Series I)
Diameter:..............221.00mm (Series II)
Thickness:.............28.75mm (Series I)
Thickness:.............33mm (Series II)
Mint Mark:..............Series I - No
Mint Mark:..............Series II - Yes ("P" = Perth Mint)
Designer:...............Ian Rank-Broadley (obverse)
Edge:....................Reeded
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Year.....Sales......Mintage.......Lunar Animal
2006......78..........1,000...........Dog
2007......105........1,000...........Pig
Year.....Sales......Mintage.......Lunar Animal
2008......35..........1,000...........Mouse
2009......46..........1,000...........Ox
2010......173.........500.............Tiger
2011......173.........500.............Rabbit
2012......234.........500.............Dragon
2013......200.........200.............Snake
2014......194.........200.............Horse
2015......150.........150.............Goat
2016.......150........150.............Monkey
2017.......100........100.............Rooster
2018.......100..........100.............Dog
2019......100............100.............Pig
2020......100...........100.............Mouse
2021......TBA...........100.............Ox
2022......TBA...........100.............Tiger
TBA - to be announced
Mintage figures were last updated on 04/12/21, by the Perth Mint
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