2009 Australia 1 oz Silver Lunar Ox

The 2009 silver ox is the second installment of the Perth Mint's Australian Lunar Series II. The Perth Mint wanted to keep the silver coin years and the gold coin years at the same production rate so their answer was to have 2 coins per year for three years. Those 6 coins are split: one belongs to the Series I and the other belongs to Series II. The Australian Lunar Series I coins have a simpler design, wherein the Australian Lunar Series II showcase a stunning combo of proof-like images along a matte finished brilliant uncirculated coin. This combination makes for a phenomenally designed coin that is perfect for any coin collection. As stated on the actual coin, the 2009 silver ox is .999 pure silver and is encapsulated by the Perth Mint for its own extra protection. Due to the limited number of coins the Perth Mint produces each year, the ox won't be up for grabs much longer.

The reverse side of the 2009 ox pictures a baby ox with its mother. The mother is standing behind and over her baby as if she is protecting it from hungry prey. The oxen both look proof compared to the matte finished background. The rolling hills behind the animals display the magnificent combination of proof and matte finishes, making the coin come to life. Underneath the oxen is the saying, "Year of the Ox". The famous "P" mint-mark is also inscribed on the coin, along with the Chinese symbol for "ox". The obverse contains the stunning proof-like image of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by 2009, 1 oz .999 silver, $1, and "Australia". Start your Chinese zodiac collection and enjoy each coin's unique and separate qualities.

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• Year: 2009
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