2009 - Year of the Ox - 1 troy ounce fine gold
The gold Lunar series are struck in 99.99% fine gold with a weight of 1 troy ounce (31.103 grams). The Australian Lunar series is one of the best known and most popular coins series ever made in Australia.
The Lunar coins are, just like the gold Kangaroo coins, issued by the Perth Mint. The design of the Lunar series is based on the year of issue regarding the Chinese calendar, each year represents an other animal.