Perth Mint Lunar Series II coins are available in bullion and proof versions, with gold and silver coins released annually. Among the most popular each year are the proof collectible coins, and the colorized versions are coveted by those who like a little extra pop in their precious metals collection. Right now, the 2014 ½ oz Proof Colorized Australian Silver Horse Coin is available in original box from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Arrives in the Perth Mint’s classic black box with a Certificate of Authenticity.
- Limited mintage of only 10,000 coins.
- 7th coin in the Lunar Series II program.
- Honors the Year of the Horse.
- Contains ½ Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
- Bears a face value of $.50 (AUD) backed by the federal government of Australia.
- Obverse is graced by Queen Elizabeth II.
- Reverse bears the Year of the Horse design.
Coins in the Lunar Series II collection are sought after each year by collectors because they include different reverse designs, which makes them a valuable addition to any personal collection. Beyond the new designs, unique releases of colorized products adds further value of any coin.
The 2014 ½ oz Proof Colorized Australian Silver Horse Coin is one of two weights, along with a 1 oz coin, in this limited-issue colorized Year of the Horse offering. Each coin’s reverse side has the standard Year of the Horse design for 2014, but the animals have real-life colors added for extra appeal.
On the reverse of the 2014 ½ oz Proof Colorized Australian Silver Horse Coin you’ll find the image of two horses standing along the edge of a creek grazing on grass. One horse has a darker, brown hue and is standing with its head up. The other horse is a richer, redder color with its head down grazing at the water’s edge.
The obverse of all Lunar Series II coins features the right-profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty’s effigy appears on all Australian coinage and this particular design is the fourth-generation depiction of the Queen since her 1952 ascension to the throne of England. IT was created in 1998 by Ian Rank-Broadley.
The Perth Mint is a state-owned entity of the government of Western Australia. Originally opened in 1899 as the third and final Royal Mint facility, today it operates independently of the Royal Australian Mint, which has served as the sovereign mint of the nation since 1965.
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