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In 2004, The Perth Mint added two silver bullion coins to the Lunar Series, they were the $15 Dollars (1/2kg.) and the $8.00 Dollar (5 oz.) Bullion Coins.
The Australian lunar series of bullion coins often have higher premiums added to their sale price due to the polished look of the coins and the coin's yearly limited mintage.
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Series I : Obverse
The obverse displays the profile of her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II by designer Ian Rank-Broadley.
His initial's "IRB" are inscribed directly below the Queen's neck.
The words "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" are displayed inside the outer perimeter of dots, on the 1/2 kilo. silver bullion coin.
Located at the bottom of the bullion coin is its face value of "15 DOLLARS."
Series I : Reverse
The reverse of the 1/2 kilo. Australian Lunar Silver Bullion coin shows an image of the animal associated with each Chinese Lunar Calendar year.
The Chinese Symbol to the left of the animal is the symbol representation for that animal.
Below the Lunar Animal is the silver bullion coin's weight of "1/2 KILO" and purity of " 999 SILVER."
The year the issue for the coin is located to the right of the Lunar Animal.
Series II : Obverse
The centerpiece of the obverse side on all Australian bullion coins is the profile of Queen Elizabeth the II.
The design 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 "1/2 KG" and purity of "999 SILVER."
The coin's Year of Issue and its legal tender, the face value of "15 DOLLARS" is also displayed along the bottom half of the silver bullion coin.
Series II : Reverse
The centerpiece of the reverse side of the Series II - 2008, 1/2 kilo. Australian Lunar Silver bullion coin is the Lunar Mouse.
The Chinese symbol inscribed on the reverse side of the coin is the symbol representation for the Lunar Mouse.
Displayed directly below the Mouse are the words "Year of the Mouse."
The Edges on both Series I & II Lunar silver bullion coins are Reeded.
The Mint Mark of "P" representing The Perth Mint, is located at the top right of the 1/2 kilo. Lunar Series II silver bullion coin.
Brief History of the
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Series I:.......,.......2004 - 2007
Series II:..........,...2008 - 2010
IRA Approved:......Yes
Coin Grade:..........Uncirculated
Face Value:..........$15 AUD
Silver Content:.....1/2 troy kilo.
Total Weight:.......1.1 lbs / 16.075 troy oz.
Purity:.................99.90% / .999
Diameter:............85.50mm (Series I)
Diameter:............100.60mm (Series II)
Thickness............10.30mm (Series I)
Thickness............not available (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......Animal
2004....1,287.......Monkey
2005....1,307.......Rooster
2006....785.........Dog
2007....962.........Pig
Year.....Sales......Mintage......Lunar Animal
2008.....739.......unlimited.........Mouse
2009....1,535.....unlimited.........Ox
2010....5,058.....unlimited.........Tiger
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