2019 Australian Lunar Year of the Pig Three Coin Silver Set

2019 Australian Lunar Year of the Pig Three Coin Silver Set

This set comprises 1 each 2oz, 1oz and 1/2oz Silver Proof Coins in customized case.

In 2019, The Perth Mint's internationally renowned Australian Lunar Silver Proof Series II celebrates the Year of the Pig, the twelfth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac.

The birth dates for people ruled by the Chinese Lunar Pig include 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007 and 2019.Those born under the influence of this sign are said to be honest, loyal, sincere and generous with a calm temperament.

Struck from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, no more than 9,000 coins will be released worldwide. 

An issue limited of 8,000 1/2oz coins, 5,000 1oz coins and 1,000 three-coin sets will be produced in this packaging.

Each coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. 

The reverse of the coin features a representation of a domesticated or pet pig, which are typically pink with black markings, along with four piglets, amid stylized foliage. The Chinese character for 'pig' and the inscription 'Year of the Pig' also appear in the design with The Perth Mint's traditional 'P' Mintmark.

The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2019 year-date, and the monetary denomination are featured on the obverse of each coin.

Each Three Coin Set is housed in a stylish red and black presentation case and themed shipper, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Denomination :               $2, $1, 50c

Quality :                         Proof

Metal :                           99.9% Pure Silver

Weight :                         62.213 gms , 31.107 gms, 15.553 gms

Diameter :                      55.60 mm, 45.60mm, 36.60 mm

Mintage :                        1,000 Three Coin Sets

Certificate of Authenticity : Perth Mint Numbered Certificate of Authenticity