2019 50c Lunar Year of the Pig Tetra Decagon Uncirculated Coin in Card

2019 50c Lunar Year of the Pig Tetra Decagon Uncirculated Coin in CardAs 2019 ushers in the Chinese Lunar Calendar - Year of the  Pig, this coin celebrates the considerate, responsible and optimistic people born under this Zodiac sign. Combing artistic design with the tetra-decagon shape unique to this series, this coin will be a cherished souvenir for those who celebrate coin or Chinese customs.The Chinese Zodiac,Sheng Xiao, has its basis in a twelve-year cycle. Each year is represented by one of the twelve animal each with their own unique personality traits. These characteristics are said to be passed onto people born in that year.In 2019 we celebrate the Lunar Year of the Pig. Those who are born in this year are said to be both warm hearted and good tempered.The Chinese calendar also rotates through the elements of earth, fire, water, metal and wood as part of a larger 60-year cycle.Earth is the element for this Year of the Pug with people born in this year said to be particularly loyal, honest and gentle.Packaged in a red envelope, upholding the cherished Chines New Year tradition.This unique tetra-decagon shape is exclusive to this coin series.Each coin's reverse features an artistic impression of pigs in a farm setting.Each coin's reverse features Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II effigy sculpted by Ian Rank-Broadley.Issued as Australian Legal Tender.Denomination :            50cMetal :                        Cupro NickelFinish :                        UncirculatedDiameter :                  31.51 mmWeight :                      15.37 gmsMintage :                     UnlimitedCertificate of Authenticity : Royal Australian Mint Official Packaging