2018 Year of the Dog Limited Edition Medallion & Stamp Cover PNC

2018 Year of the Dog Limited Edition Medallion & Stamp Cover PNC.Lunar New Year 2018 celebrates the beginning of the Year of the Dog, the 11th sign in the 12-sign Chinese Zodiac. According to Chinese lunar calendar, the Year of the Dog runs from 16 February 2018 to 4 February 2019.Those born under the Dofg sign are known to be loyal, courageous and sincere.The birth dates for people ruled by the Chinese Lunar Dog include 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006 and 2018.Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is one of the most important Chinese cultural festivals.It is a time of renewal, as well as a time to wish others good fortune and prosperity. As well as red lanterns and jade jewellery, gold coins are a Chinese good luck symbol. Traditionally, round coins with square holes in the middle are strung together and hung as decorations. This limited edition medallion cover features a 60mm gold plated medallion with a central square hole.Each animal of the Chinese Zodiac is featured around the outline of the medallion, with a particular focus on the Dog.The medallions obverse features words GOOD FORTUNE & PROSPERITY.Fixed to the envelope is an official Australia Post $3.00 & $1.00 Christmas Island stamp which is post marked First Day of Issue and the envelope includes Australia Post's Seal of Authenticity.Postmarked 8th January 2018. Christmas Island WA 6798Denomination :         MedallionMetal :                     Zinc Alloy with Gold PlatingWeight :                  63 gmsDiameter :               60.20 mmMintage :                 3,500Australia Post Seal of Authenticity