Among the most popular options for annual lunar-themed coinage is the Silver Lunar Series from the Perth Mint. For its 8th silver coin, it represented the 11th animal in the zodiac, the dog. Celebrate the Year of the Dog, symbolizing loyalty, and honesty, with this 2006 2 oz Australian Silver Lunar Dog Coin. Order yours today, at JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in protective capsules!
• 8th in the Silver Lunar Series I collection!
• Total mintage of 17,106!
• Represents the 11th year in the zodiac.
• Contains 2 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• The face value of 2 Dollars is fully backed by the Australian government.
• The effigy of Queen Elizabeth II is on the obverse side.
• A dog is on the reverse field.

Your 2006 2 oz Australian Silver Lunar Dog Coin will arrive encased in a protective capsule. This coin represents the 8th issue in the overall series and the 11th animal in the zodiac.

The Lunar Series from the Perth Mint debuted in 1996 with the Year of the Mouse. However, these coins were only issued in gold. Silver coins weren’t introduced until 1999 with the Year of the Rabbit. In 2006, with this release, the Perth Mint added an eighth size to its annual rotation of silver bullion coins, a 10 kg option.

Ian Rank-Broadley’s depiction of Queen Elizabeth II is seen on the obverse field of the 2006 Australian Silver Lunar Dog Coin. The Queen is seen in right-profile relief as identifying marks of the coin surround her portrait.

A dog is seen on the reverse side of the 2006 2 oz Silver Lunar Dog Coin. The dog is seen sitting on the ground as it looks to the right. Notably, the traditional Chinese character for “dog” is shown on this design field.

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