Lunar I Ox 1/20oz Gold Coin 1997
Perth Mint
The Perth Mint is one of the world’s most renowned precious metal mints. Founded in 1899 in Perth, Australia, as a branch of the British Royal Mint, it is now owned by the Government of Western Australia. The mint specializes in the production of bullion bars, collector coins, and investment coins made from gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.
The Perth Mint is especially well known for its “Australian Kangaroo,” “Koala,” and “Lunar” coin series.
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The 1997 Lunar Ox is the second release in the popular Lunar Gold coin series from the Perth Mint. The series was introduced in 1996 with the “Year of the Mouse” and ended in 2007 with the “Year of the Pig”.
Product Highlights
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The Lunar Ox 1/20 oz gold coin has a fineness of .9999 gold and a limited mintage of 7,131 coins.
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The Lunar Ox is depicted on the front side of the coin with the year of issue, fine weight and purity.
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The reverse side depicts the Raphael Maklouf effigy of her majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
Product Details
Manufacturer: Perth Mint
Country of Origin: Australia
Series Name: Lunar I “Year of the Ox”
Year of Issue: 1997
Diameter: 14.1 mm
Purity: 99.99% Gold
Fine Weight: 1/20 ounce
Nominal Value: 5 Dollars
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Perth Mint |
| Series | Lunar I |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 1.55 gram |
| Gross Weight | 1.55 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/20 oz |
| Year of issue | 1997 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 5 AUD |
| Thickness | 1.40 mm |
| Diameter | 14.10 mm |
| Mintage | 7131 |
| Packaging | single in Capsule |
| Packaging Unit | 20 per roll |
| Large Packaging 2 | 100 per box |