Lunar III Ox 1/2oz silver coin 2021 | margin scheme
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 Lunar III Ox ½ oz Silver Coin 2021 celebrates the Year of the Ox in the Chinese Lunar Calendar. Designed by Ing Ing Jong, its reverse features a scene of an ox and calf beneath a blossoming cherry tree, accompanied by the Chinese character for ox. The design also includes the year of issue and the mintmark 'P' to represent the Perth Mint.
On the obverse, artist Jody Clark's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II is encircled by the inscription 'ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA', along with details of the coin's weight, purity, and face value of 50 cents. The coin is legal tender in Australia.
Made from half a troy ounce of fine silver with a purity of 999.9/1000, the Lunar III Ox ½ oz Silver Coin 2021 weighs 15.55 grams and measures 36.60 mm in diameter. It is also available in weights of 10 kilos, 1 kilo, 5oz, 2oz and 1oz in silver, as well as 2oz, 1oz, ½ oz, ¼ oz, 1/10 oz and 1/20 oz in gold, featuring a different reverse design.
The Lunar III Ox ½ oz Silver Coin 2021 offers a unique blend of cultural significance and investment potential. With its limited mintage of 88,197 it appeals to both collectors and investors, whether for numismatic appreciation or portfolio diversification. It presents a timeless piece of artistry and a potential hedge against market volatility.
| Metal | Silver |
| Form | Silver Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Perth Mint |
| Series | Lunar III |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 15.55 gram |
| Gross Weight | 15.55 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/2 oz |
| Year of issue | 2021 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 0.50 AUD |
| Diameter | 36.60 mm |
| Packaging | in Capsule |
| Packaging Unit | 20 per roll |
| Large Packaging 2 | 100 per Box |