1998 1 oz Year of the Tiger Gold Coin - Lunar Series I
The Lunar Series is a highly acclaimed coin program issued by the Australian Perth Mint, featuring silver and gold coins inspired by the Chinese Zodiac.
Each year highlights a different zodiac animal, creating a collection that is popular among both collectors and precious metals enthusiasts.
Lunar Series I represents the first twelve-coin cycle of the program, with the Tiger appearing as the third zodiac animal in the sequence. As a result, each Tiger release features a distinctive design that captures the strength, beauty, and powerful spirit of this iconic creature.
Today, you can acquire the 1998 1 oz Year of the Tiger Gold Coin from the Lunar Series I at SD Bullion.
Coin Highlights
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Contains 1 oz of .9999 pure gold;
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Bullion coin;
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Produced by the Australian Perth Mint;
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3rd edition of the Lunar Series I;
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Limited issue of 16,907 coins;
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Legal tender gold coin with an AUD 100 face value, backed by the Australian Government;
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The obverse showcases Queen Elizabeth II’s effigy;
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The reverse depicts the 1998 Tiger design.
The Design
The reverse features a tiger leaping through the grass, accompanied by its corresponding Chinese character, the year of issuance, and "1 oz 9999 GOLD,” describing the coin’s weight, fineness, and metal content.
The obverse displays Raphael Maklouf's effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II," "AUSTRALIA," and "100 DOLLARS."
The Year of the Tiger
The Chinese Zodiac follows a twelve-year cycle, with each year associated with a specific animal sign. The Year of the Tiger most recently occurred in 2022, with earlier appearances in 2010, 1998, 1986, and 1974.
Buy 1998 1 oz Year of the Tiger Gold Coins - Lunar Series I at SD Bullion
Celebrate one of the world's most cherished coin collections: the Lunar Series from the Australian Perth Mint.
Purchase the 1998 1 oz Year of the Tiger Gold Coins - Lunar Series I online, 24/7, from SD Bullion.
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