Australia 2009 Year Ox Lunar Series II Perth Oz Pure Silver Color in FULL OGP

Description

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Celebrate the Year of the Ox with this large yet affordable one ounce, pure silver dollar, brilliantly enhanced with full color!
This large, impressive coin represents a tremendous value, struck in
pure silver
! The Perth Mint's Lunar Zodiac Series II coins are huge! At more than 45 mm in diameter, they are nearly 2 inches across! This beauty is made all the more desirable by the Mint's execution of this intriguing
animal
motif in pure silver, artistically rendered in
brilliant, vibrant hues!
The full color design is highlighted on frosted, matte fields (or background), further enhancing an already handsome design (which is even nicer looking than the mint-supplied images suggest). Between the large size, the low mintage (
only 3,800
in the mint's presentation packaging) & the beauty of the design, color and finish, we think you'll be impressed with this affordable, pure
silver dollar
!
The Year of the Ox
Centuries ago, the Chinese invented a calendar based on the lunar (rather than the solar) cycle. There are twelve animals in the Chinese lunar zodiac, each corresponding in sequence to a year rather than a month.
In 2009 we celebrate the Year of the Ox. According to tradition, people born during a Year of the Ox are said to exhibit that animal’s attributes. While everyone knows the saying "strong as an ox", the personality traits go much deeper than that. Ox personalities are tenacious, dependable, confident, patient, enduring, quiet, and systematic, with a kind, caring nature that enjoys helping others. They can be averse to risk, wary of new things, and stubborn at times.
This is the second annual release in the
Lunar Zodiac Series II from Australia
that began in 2008.
Technology Note
The Perth Mint of Australia employs its own proprietary colorization technology, in which the color is actually sealed on the coin. The vibrant hues and precise execution of the technology create a stunning, full-color portrait on each coin.
Obverse
A mother cow (a female ox) and her calf present a scene of supreme tranquility, standing in a field of grass with hills in the background.  The legend YEAR OF THE OX defines the theme. The Chinese character for "Ox" is at the top, while the Perth Mint's "P" mint mark is judiciously placed to the left, near the 8:30 position along the rim.
Reverse
The reverse features Her Majesty,
Queen Elizabeth II
, in crowned profile facing right. This portrait, featuring Her Majesty wearing a tiara and pearl earrings, was executed by the sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. The legend 1 OZ 999 SILVER guarantees the weight and purity. The legends ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA and the denomination also appear.
Packaging
The coin is encapsulated inside an elegant, red and black clamshell-style presentation case lined with black velvet & satin and protected by a full color outer box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included.
Specifications
Country
Australia
Mint
Perth Mint of Australia
Year of Issue
2009
Face Value
One Dollar
Weight
31.135 g
Diameter
45.10 mm (nearly 2 inches!)
Gauge (Thickness)
2.60 mm
Mintage Limit
3,800 (in case)
Finish
Reverse Proof with Color
Composition
.999 Fine (Pure) Silver
Edge
Reeded (milled, serrated)
Artist
Ian Rank-Broadley (reverse)
Certificate
Individually Numbered
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