Discover the Silver Lunar Series from the revered Perth Mint, offering an annual tribute to the lunar theme. Commemorating the 11th zodiac animal, the dog, this 2006 2 oz Australian Silver Lunar Dog Coin embodies the virtues of loyalty and honesty. Embrace the Year of the Dog with this piece, available now at BGASC.

Highlights:

• Comes in protective capsules!
• 8th coin in the Silver Lunar Series I collection!
• Mintage total of 17,106!
• Represents the 11th year in the zodiac.
• Contains 2 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Has a face value of 2 Dollars backed by the Australian government.
• The obverse side presents the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.
• The reverse side shows a dog.

Every 2006 2 oz Australian Silver Lunar Dog Coin arrives meticulously encased in a protective capsule, preserving its condition upon delivery. This coin signifies the 8th release in the overarching series and embodies the 11th animal in the zodiac cycle.

Obverse

Ian Rank-Broadleys portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II graces the obverse field of the 2006 Australian Silver Lunar Dog Coin, surrounded by distinct features that mark its authenticity. Inscriptions read ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, 2 DOLLARS, and IRB.

Reverse

On the reverse side of the 2006 2 oz Silver Lunar Dog Coin, a dog sits majestically, gazing to the right. Notably, the traditional Chinese character for dog embellishes this design field, adding cultural significance. Inscriptions include 2006, and 2 OZ 999 SILVER.

History

The Perth Mint’s Lunar Series commenced in 1996 with the Year of the Mouse, initially in gold. Silver coins joined the collection in 1999 with the Year of the Rabbit. In 2006, this release introduced an eighth size, a 10 kg option, to the Mint’s annual rotation of silver bullion coins.

Ordering

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