1 kilo Lunar silver coin 2013

2013: 1 Kg Silver Lunar coin

This 1Kg pure silver coin is issued by the Perth Mint in Australia.

Every year a new edition of the Lunar Series is being issued. Each year, - on the basis of the Chinese era - another animal, chosen for the Lunar series on the front side of the coin is displayed.

The Chinese calendar has already been the subject of the beautiful Lunar coins by the Perth Mint in Australia. The year 2013 represents  the sign of the snake which is known for his wisdom, charm, mystery, suspicious nature and intelligence.

Lunar coins

The Lunar series are based on the Chinese calendar, a scheme that relates each year to an animal and its reputed attributes, according to a 12-year cycle. In Chinese astrology the animal signs assigned by year represent what others perceive you as being or how you present yourself.

The front of the Lunar coins the animal of the given year is presented, on the back a representation of Queen Elizabeth II. Besides the UNC edition Lunar coins are also available in Proof edition, in gilded edition, colored and even with diamonds inlaid.

Lunar kilo coins are a suitable alternative to silver bars and due to the  annually change of the design the coins are also very interesting because of their aggregate value.

Because the kilo coins are sold under the margin scheme, these coins a good alternative to silver kilo bars with 19% VAT.