The Perth Mint introduced its Lunar Series I program in 1996. While the modern versions of the collection always feature the same order in both gold and silver, Perth Mint did not start its gold and silver coins at the same time in Lunar Series I. With silver coins not introduced until 1999, the silver version of the series did not conclude until 2010. Now, 2010 2 oz Australian Silver Lunar Tiger Coins are available for purchase online at JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Coins arrive inside protective plastic capsules!
• 3^rd animal in the 12-year cycle of the Zodiac!
• 12^th and final silver coin in the Lunar Series I program!
• Final mintage of 6,520 coins!
• Contains 2 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Issued a face value of $2 (AUD) by Australia.
• Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.
• A large tiger is shown on a rocky outcrop on the reverse.

In the 2010 Year of the Tiger, the Perth Mint issued two versions of a Lunar Tiger Silver Coin. The Lunar Series II program was running for its third issue and featured a unique Year of the Tiger design. These particular 2010 Silver Lunar Tiger Coins mark the 12^th and final release from the Lunar Series I silver program.

People often engage in various customs and superstitions during the Year of the Tiger to bring good luck and avoid bad omens. These may include wearing red clothing, hanging up tiger images, and participating in traditional celebrations.

Queen Elizabeth II is on the obverse of 2010 2 oz Silver Lunar Tigers. This popular design features the Queen in right-profile relief wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara. It was designed in 1998 by Ian Rank-Broadley.

A large tiger is featured in the reverse design of 2010 Australian Silver Lunar Tiger Coins. In this design, the muscular frame of the tiger is captured in left-profile relief as it stands atop a small, rocky outcrop in the design element.

These 2010 2 oz Australian Silver Lunar Tiger Coins are available in protective plastic capsules. In the final years of the Lunar Series I silver program, Perth Mint paired down the program’s offering to only 1 Kilo, 2 oz, and 1 oz silver coins.

JM Bullion customer service can help you buy silver at 800-276-6508. Additionally, you can chat with us online or email us directly.