2018 Australian Lunar Year of the Dog Silver Coin 10 oz

Celebrating the Year of the Dog in style as usual, the anxiously awaited 11th release from Perth Mint’s Lunar Series II coin program is now available at SD Bullion. The 2018 10 oz Year of the Dog Silver Coin is one the larger silver coins from this year’s seven releases.This Year of the Dog Silver Coin displays the animal believed to influence the year 2018 (the dog). Since this series features a total of 12 coins, these products are the second-last release under the acclaimed Lunar Series II coin program. The Perth Mint launched this program in 2008, releasing gold and silver coins honoring the Year of the Rat.Each of these coins contains 10 troy ounces of 0.9999 pure silver, and they carry a face value of $10 (AUD) as well. This face value indicates the full backing of the Australian government, regarding these coins’ silver purity, weight, and authenticity. The reverses of these coins feature an image portraying a dog and its pup on the ground. They are alert, with ears cocked, looking at something very intently. Furthermore, Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mint mark and the Chinese character for ‘dog’ are also imprinted on this side. For collectors who are hoping to acquire the full Lunar Series II set of silver coins, these 2018 10 oz Year of the Dog Silver Coins are an essential purchase. Moreover, these coins’ hefty 0.9999 pure silver content make them worthy candidates for silver investments. Hence, they can be used to expand precious metals portfolios as well.