Lunar II Pig 1oz Gold Coin 2019
Perth Mint
Founded in 1899 in Perth, Australia. The Perth Mint holds the world record to mint the biggest gold coin with 1012 kg. Globally loved by investors for their high quality and wide range of investment and collectors coins.
Struck from 99.99% pure gold, the 2019 Lunar II Pig 1 oz Gold coin is the final design in the series. The Lunar II Pig 1 oz Gold coin will have a maximum mintage of 30,000 coins. The mintage for the other coin sizes will be unlimited.
The Lunar II Gold coin series from the renowned Perth Mint was introduced in 2008 with the “Year of the Rat” and concludes in 2019 with the “Year of the Pig”. According to the Chinese Zodiac, those born under the influence of the pig are said to be easy-going, loyal and sincere. The birth years of the pig are 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007 and 2019.
Design
The front side of the coin depicts a large pig standing on a field. In the Chinese Zodiac, the pig is characterized as a highly intelligent, social and inquisitive animal. The Chinese character for pig is engraved in the top portion of the coin. The inscription on the bottom outer edge reads: “Year of the Pig”.
The reverse side portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The inscriptions around the outer edge are the name of the regent “Elizabeth II”, the country of origin “AUSTRALIA”, the nominal value of “100 Dollars”, the year of issue “2019” and the weight and purity “1 oz 9999 GOLD”.
Perth Mint
The Perth Mint was established in 1899 as a branch of the United Kingdom’s Royal Mint. Between 1899-1931 the Perth Mint produced more than 106 million ounces of Gold Sovereigns for the British Empire.
The ownership of the mint was transferred to the Government of Western Australia in 1970. Today, the Perth Mint provides one of the largest selections of pure gold, silver, and platinum coins to investors and collectors worldwide.
Product Specifications
Manufacturer: Perth Mint
Country of Origin: Australia
Diameter: 39.34 mm
Purity: 99.99% Gold
Fine Weight: 1 ounce
Gross Weight: 31.107 g
Nominal Value: 100 Dollars
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Perth Mint |
| Series | Lunar II |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 31.10 gram |
| Gross Weight | 31.10 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1 oz |
| Year of issue | 2019 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 100 AUD |
| Thickness | 2.50 mm |
| Diameter | 39.34 mm |
| Mintage | 30000 |
| Packaging | single in Capsule |
| Packaging Unit | 20 per roll |
| Large Packaging 2 | 100 per box |