A prestigious collectible crafted from 1 kilo of 99.99% pure silver and featuring a one-gram gold privy insert, this coin is a rare release with only 388 available.
The unique tribute to the legendary lunar calendar depicts the second animal in the zodiac in bright colour and enshrines the Chinese character for ‘ox’ in pure gold.
Those born under the sign of the Chinese lunar ox in 2021, 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, and every 12th preceding year, are said to be kind, intelligent, honest, and reliable. Admired for their strong work ethic, logical mindset, and calm demeanor, they are recognized as great leaders.
Struck by The Perth Mint from 99.99% pure silver, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.
The Perth Mint will release no more than 388 of the 2021 Year of the Ox 1 Kilo Silver Coin with Gold Privy Mark.
The beautiful coin is currently for sale on The Perth Mint website for $2,322.73 or £1,288.86.
The coin’s reverse depicts a coloured representation of an ox with its calf. In the background, a village is illustrated among mountains with a cherry blossom tree in the foreground. Also included in the design is a 1-gram pure gold privy insert portraying the Chinese character for ‘ox’, the words ‘OX 2021 are inscribed’, and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.
The obverse of the coin depicts the Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the weight and fineness, and the monetary denomination.
The coin is housed in a classic display case with a clear lid decorated with a silver geometric design. The case is packaged in an illustrated shipper portraying the story of how the ox became an animal of the zodiac and comes with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
The shippers of the coins in the Australian Lunar Series III will, when arrayed together, form a diorama depicting the ancient myth of The Great Race.
Jody Clark, Designer and Engraver has worked with Royal Mint UK since 2012. His portrait of Queen Elizabeth II became the fifth official portrait in 2015.
Ing Ing Jong is a coin designer at the Perth Mint. Her work can be seen on many of the Lunar Series coins.
Original article source: https://coinweek.com/world-coins/2021-year-of-the-ox-1-kilo-silver-coin-with-gold-privy-mark-from-perth-mint/