1oz Gilded Edition 12-Year Collection

Thursday, 05 June 2008 06:32

Scheduled for release between 2008 and 2019, the Gilded Edition is a popular collector variation of the Australian Lunar Silver Coin Series II.

Specimen Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

Each coin is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in specimen quality.

24-Carat Gilded Reverse Designs

Each coin celebrates one of 12 Chinese lunar animals said to 'rule' the lives of those born under its influence. The animal designs are spectacularly gilded in 24-carat gold.

Australian Legal Tender

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, each coin bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.

12-Coin Display Case

A red and black display case with room for all 12 coins is available to house this magnificent series. The case comes in a superbly illustrated box shipper.

Numbered Certificates of Authenticity

Each release is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, which can be stored in a compartment underneath the removable coin tray in the display case.

Limited Mintage

The Perth Mint will release no more than 50,000 of each Gilded Edition 1oz silver coin.

Technical Specifications

Silver Content (Troy oz)	1
Monetary Denomination (AUD)	1
Fineness (% purity)	99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g)	31.135
Maximum Diameter (mm)	40.51

Also Available in Individual Presentation Packaging

The mintages are divided between capsulated coins and coins available in individual presentation packaging. For further information, click the relevant link below:

2008 Year of the Mouse

2009 Year of the Ox

2010 Year of the Tiger

2011 Year of the Rabbit

2012 Year of the Dragon

2013 Year of the Snake

2014 Year of the Horse

2015 Year of the Goat

2016 Year of the Monkey

2017 Year of the Rooster

2018 Year of the Dog

2019 Year of the Pig