Lunar I Pig 1/2oz Gold Coin 2007
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 2007 Lunar Pig ½ oz Gold coin is the 12th and final edition of the Lunar I Gold coin series from the renowned Perth Mint. The Lunar I Gold coin series was the first bullion coin program to feature the 12 animals of the Chinese Lunar Calendar.
All of the Lunar Gold coins are 24 karat gold (.9999) and are considered legal tender in Australia.
Product Highlights
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The 2007 Lunar Pig ½ oz Gold coin has a purity of 99.99% gold and a limited mintage of 7,694 coins.
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The front side of the “Year of the Pig” gold coin features a young pig standing in the mud. The engravings include the year of issue “2007”, the fine weight and purity “½ OZ 9999 GOLD” and the Chinese character for Pig.
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The reverse side shows the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II with crown. he inscriptions around the outer edge read “ELIZABETH II”, AUSTRALIA”, and “50 DOLLARS”.
Product Details
Manufacturer: Perth Mint
Country of Origin: Australia
Series Name: Lunar I “Year of the Pig”
Year of Issue: 2007
Diameter: 25.1 mm
Purity: 99.99% Gold
Fine Weight: 1/2 ounce
Nominal Value: 50 Dollars
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Perth Mint |
| Series | Lunar I |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 15.55 gram |
| Gross Weight | 15.55 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/2 oz |
| Year of issue | 2007 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 50 AUD |
| Thickness | 2.40 mm |
| Diameter | 25.10 mm |
| Mintage | 7694 |
| Packaging | single in Capsule |
| Packaging Unit | 20 per roll |
| Large Packaging 2 | 100 per box |