The second and newest edition of the Lunar coin is all about the ox. The ox is the second animal in the Chinese zodiac calendar. This new edition has been struck by the Royal Australian Mint in pure silver. The diameter of the 1 oz gold Lunar coin is 40 mm. Since the Lunar coin is a legal tender in Australia, it has a face value of $1. Thanks to the subtle details, the coin has a beautiful appearance. The Lunar coin has a limited mintage of 5,000 pieces.
The obverse of the Lunar coin features an image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This image was designed by Jody Clark and around it, a beautiful border has been created consisting of all the animals in the Chinese zodiac calendar. The ox is at the top as the coin revolves around it. The nominal value can also be read. The reverse of the Lunar coin features a beautiful image of an ox. Also, the Chinese sign of the year of the ox of the zodiac calendar is depicted.
The Chinese zodiac calendar consists of 12 animals. Because of these 12 animals, the zodiac calendar lasts 12 years and then repeats itself. Based on your year of birth, you can find your animal. Each animal has certain characteristics with which it is associated, and it is believed that your personality is related to that of the animal that belongs to your year of birth.
The obverse of the Lunar coin features a beautiful image of an ox. The ox is surrounded by willow branches and is rich in detail. Also depicted is the Chinese sign of the year of the ox from the zodiac calendar.
The reverse of the Lunar coin features an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This effigy was designed by Jody Clark and around it a beautiful border has been created that consists of all animals from the Chinese zodiac calendar. The ox is on top as the coin revolves around it. The nominal value can also be read.
The Chinese zodiac calendar consists of 12 animals. Because of the 12 animals, the zodiac calendar lasts 12 years and then repeats again. Based on your year of birth you can find the animal that belongs to you. Every animal has certain characteristics with which it is associated and it is believed that your personality is related to that of the animal that corresponds to your year of birth.