Year of the Ox, Lunar III Series, 1 oz Gold Proof Colored, 2021

Series: Lunar Series III Gold 1 oz

Year of the Ox, Lunar III series, 1 oz Gold colored 2021

First issued in 1995 and now in its third round, the long-running Australian Lunar Coin Series celebrates the animals of the Chinese zodiac with a series of annual designs that include Mouse, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and pig. This 2021 coin celebrates the Year of the Ox, whose rule over every other year of the 12-year lunar cycle influences people born in 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009 and 2021. Presentation packaging Along with a numbered certificate of authenticity, the coin is delivered in a representative black display case with a magnetic lid and an illustrated shipping box. In keeping with the Mouse Shippers' previous year and future shippers from the series, the illustration forms a diorama showing all 12 animals in the order in which they completed The Great Race, a traditional Chinese story about the creation of the lunar calendar .

Technical data:

• Year of the Ox, Lunar III series, 1 oz Gold colored 2021
• Country: Australia
• Mint: Perth Mint
• Face value: AUD$100
• Year of issue: 2021
• Metal: 1 oz gold, P
• Weight: 1 oz
• Gross weight: 31.1g
• Fineness: 999.9
• Edition: 150
• Delivery: In a wooden case with certificate