Lunar II Ox 1/10oz Gold Coin 2009
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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Following the huge success of the original Lunar gold coin program, the Perth Mint introduced the Lunar II series in 2008. The Lunar II Ox was released in 2009 and is the second coin in the series.
Product Highlights
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The Lunar II Ox 1/10 oz gold coin has a fineness of .9999 gold and a declared minage of 10,836 coins.
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The “Year of the Ox” design features a Lunar Ox lying on the grass with bamboo leaves above.
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The reverse side design shows the portrait of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The portrait of the queen was created by Ian Rank-Broadley. The country of origin, face value, date of issue and fine weight are inscripted on the outer edge.
Product Details
Manufacturer: Perth Mint
Country of Origin: Australia
Series Name: Lunar II “Year of the Ox”
Year of Issue: 2009
Diameter: 18.6 mm
Purity: 99.99% Gold
Fine Weight: 1/10 ounce
Nominal Value: 15 Dollars
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Perth Mint |
| Series | Lunar II |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 3.11 gram |
| Gross Weight | 3.11 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/10 oz |
| Year of issue | 2009 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 15 AUD |
| Thickness | 2.00 mm |
| Diameter | 18.60 mm |
| Mintage | 10836 |
| Packaging | single in Capsule |
| Packaging Unit | 20 per roll |
| Large Packaging 2 | 100 per box |