2018 Australian Lunar Year of the Dog Gold Coin 2 oz

Featuring the animal influencing the year 2018 according to the Chinese Lunar Calendar, these 2018 2 oz Year of the Dog Gold Coins are released by Perth Mint under the famed Lunar Series II coin program. Keeping in line with all previous gold coin releases under this program, the Mint has released several variants of this gold coin – accommodating a wide range of investors and collectors. The Chinese Lunar Dog influences those born in specific years such as 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, and 2018. Those born under this sign are said to be loyal, amiable, kind, and friendly people. Perth Mint started the Lunar Series II coin program to honor the 12 animals (one for each year) in the Chinese zodiac. These coins featuring annually-changing designs are now among the most anxiously awaited coin releases in the world – boasting popularity within both the investor and collector community. Each of these gold coins is struck using 2 troy ounces of 0.9999 (99.99%) pure gold. Moreover, they are also assigned legal tender values of $200 (AUD). Although the face value is nominal in nature, it indicates the backing of a sovereign government, which inspires trust among buyers. The reverse sides of these gold coins display the magnificent portrayal of a Labrador Retriever dog, honoring 2018, the Year of the Dog. These 2018 2 oz Year of the Dog Gold Coins will make wonderful additions to both gold bullion coin collections and precious metals investment portfolios.