The Chinese Lunar Calendar traces its origins well beyond 2600 BC and the annual Lunar Series II releases from Perth Mint have become a choice way of ushering in every new year. These 2019 1/4 oz Lunar Year of the Pig Gold Coins are part of the final release in this prestigious 12-coin series.
A total of 12 animals rule over each year in the 12-year calendar cycle. This release celebrates 2019, the Year of the Pig. Those born under this zodiac are said to be honest, loyal, sincere, and generous; they balance an easy-going nature with sincerity.
Perth Mint launched the Lunar Series II in 2008 due to the popularity of the first iteration. Not only have they captured the attention of collectors and investors for over two decades now, but they have also inspired similar releases from other mints over these years.
Each of these coins contains 1/4 troy ounces of 0.9999 pure gold. Moreover, they are assigned legal tender status in Australia with face values of $25 (AUD) each.
Ian Rank-Broadley's version of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's portrait is imprinted on the obverse of the coin. This is a common feature for circulating coinage in Australia as the Queen is considered the official Head of State.
However, the reverses feature the annually-changing designs that make every release in this series unique. This year's coins display an adorable rendition of a pig with its snout held high. The words 'Year of the Pig' and the Chinese character for the word 'pig' accompany this image on this side.
These 2019 1/4 oz Lunar Year of the Pig Gold Coins will allow you to complete your Lunar Series II coin sets while adding pure gold to your precious metals portfolio. Grab them before stocks run dry!