The 2019 Proof Colorized Australian Lunar Pig 1 oz Silver Coin is a part of the popular Lunar Series II collection. This collection concludes with the Year of the Pig, which is the 12^th year in the Lunar Calendar. The Lunar Calendar features 12 animals that each represent a year of the calendar. This colorized silver coin was issued in limited mintage numbers of just 10,000 coins. This adds to the collectability of the coins. They each contain 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver. Collectors and investors of silver coins can appreciate the colorized version of this proof coin, which has a mirrored background and a blend of frosted and colorized images.

Highlights:

• Arrives inside of the Perth Mint red-and-black clamshell with a Certificate of Authenticity included!
• 12^thand final design of the Lunar Series II collection!
• Limited mintage of only 10,000 coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver.
• Issued a face value of $1 (AUD) by Australia.
• On the obverse side is Queen Elizabeth II.
• The reverse face features the image of a mother pig with her piglets.
• Colorized layer applied to female pig and piglets on the reverse.

The 2019 Year of the Pig design is the final issue in the Lunar Series II collection. The Chinese Lunar Calendar follows a 12-year cycle that kicks off with the Year of the Rat and wraps up with the Year of the Pig.

The 2019 Proof Colorized Australian Lunar Pig 1 oz Silver Coin features an enamel layer applied to the coins reverse design elements. The female pig is shown in shades of white and pink across her body. She has patches of darker fur across her body and face. The four little piglets have the same colorization patterns as their mother.

Obverse

The obverse design of the 2019 Proof Colorized Australian Lunar Pig 1 oz Silver Coin features the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Also on the obverse side of the coin is Her Majestys name, the country of origin, the face value of the coin, along with the weight and purity of the coin.

Reverse

The reverse design of the 2019 Proof Colorized Australian Lunar Pig 1 oz Silver Coin features the colorized image of an adult female pig, in left-profile relief. There are four piglets around her feet, also in full color. Engravings on the reverse side of the coin include the Chinese symbol for pig, the P mint mark of the Perth Mint, and the phrase Year of the Pig.

Your 2019 Proof Colorized Australian Lunar Pig 1 oz Silver Coin is a colorized proof. It has a mirrored background, with a combination of colorized and frosted design features. This lends a charming depth to the design of the coin.

Ordering

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