2022 $1 Year of the Tiger Al/Br Uncirculated Two Coin Set

2022 $1 Lunar Year of the Tiger - Al/Br Uncirculated Two Coin SetTo celebrate the Lunar Year of the Tiger, the Royal Australian Mint has released this 2022 $1 Uncirculated Two-Coin Set featuring the charming and powerful Tiger and the Lunar calendar wheel. The set is designed to appeal to collectors or those seeking an auspicious and traditional gift for Lunar New Year.The Tiger is the third of the twelve signs in the Chinese Zodiac. According to  legend, the Jade Emperor announced a Great Race to establish the order of the twelve signs of the zodiac. At the end of the race the animals had to cross a fast-flowing river to take place in the Zodiac.The confident Tiger was a likely contender to win, but kept getting swept downstream by the strong currents. Showing the determination and strength synonymous with those born under the sign, the Tiger finally made it ashore after the Rat and the Ox.People born in the Year of the Tiger are said to be brave, charming and well-liked. famous Tigers include Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, actors Tom Cruise and Leonardo DiCaprio, performer Lady Gaga and Australia's 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin.This set features two coins.The first coin features the powerful and charming Tiger.The second coin features the lunar calendar wheel, rotating so that this Year of the Tiger takes pride of place.Each coin is packaged in a red and gold presentation card.Each coin's obverse features Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II effigy sculpted by Jody Clark.Each coin is issued as Australian legal tender.Denomination :        2 x $1 CoinsQuality :                  UncirculatedMetal :                    Aluminium BronzeWeight :                  9.00 gmsDiameter :              25.00 mmMintage :                30,000Certificate of Authenticity : Royal Australian Mint Official Packaging.