2014 Australia 1/2 oz Silver Lunar Horse

Only 149,719 half ounce Year of the Horse coins were minted in 2014! Fresh from the prestigious Perth Mint, the 2014 Horse coins are taking off in interest among coin collectors everywhere. Each coin is .999 fine silver and is delivered in a clear, plastic capsule. The condition of these coins are considered brilliant uncirculated but they also exhibit proof-like qualities as well. The Perth Mint has seemed to focus on the original combination of matte brilliantly uncirculated and the gleaming qualities of the proof coin in this new series.

For a very long time, horses have been revered by Chinese culture. Due to their speed, sweet demeanor, and strength, many people relied on the horse to get from point A to point B. They also depended on the horse to deliver urgent messages in times of war and strife. People born under the Year of the Horse are popular, striving to always move forward, and are very cheerful when it comes to doing their job.

The reverse design of the coin reveals two adult horses, gently drinking out of a small stream. The stream seems to flow between small rocks and is placed nearby to a wooded area. The Perth Mint's mark, "P," is discreetly etched on the reverse, next to the stream. The Chinese symbol for "horse" and "Year of the Horse," are also included on this side of the coin. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the focus on the obverse of this silver coin. In all of her splendor, the Queen is elegantly sitting in a side pose while wearing a lovely tiered crown. The Queen is accompanied by the coin's place of origin, "Australia," the coin's denomination, "50 cents," and the coin's date of mintage, "2014." The 1/2 ounce Australian Lunar Series II coins are a great way to start a collection without having to commit to a full ounce of silver.

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