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Australian Lunar Series II 2009 Coloured Ox 1oz Silver Coin

The 2009 Australian Lunar Silver Coin celebrates the Year of the Ox, an animal associated with determination, patience and dependability in Chinese culture. The design also incorporates the Perth Mint’s “P” mintmark. 

As well as appealing strongly to collectors, this coloured release makes an ideal gift for all those born in the Year of the Ox - including 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997 and 2009.

Coloured Year of the Ox Design

The coin's reverse depicts a coloured image of an ox and a calf standing on grass with hills in the background.  As well as the inscription ‘Year of the Ox’ and the Chinese character for ‘ox’, the design also incorporates The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

Australian Legal Tender

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse.

Coin Highlights:

  • Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
  • Coloured Year of the Ox Design
  • Australian Legal Tender
  • ‘P’ Mintmark
  • Limited Mintage
  • Comes in a protective plastic capsule
  • Presentation Packaging