2018 Australian Lunar Year of the Dog Silver Coin 1 Kilo

Year of the Dog 1 Kilo Silver CoinsCelebrating the 11th animal in the Chinese zodiac, Perth Mint’s latest addition to the Lunar Series II coin program – the 2018 1 Kilo Year of the Dog Silver Coin is now available at SD Bullion. Boasting a mintage of just 500 coins, these 1 Kg variants are bound to be among the more desirable coins in this release. The Lunar Series II coin program was launched in 2008, with the release of gold and silver coins celebrating the Year of the Rat. Since this series of coins is coming to a close with only one more launch to go, collectors are will want to make sure that their collections stay up-to-date. Each of these coins contains 1 kilogram of 0.9999 pure silver, and carries a $30 (AUD) face value. In fact, this is the very first release in this acclaimed coin program to feature coins struck using 0.9999 fine silver. A German Shepherd dog and its pup are depicted lying in the grass on the reverses of these silver coins. Chinese peony flowers in the background impart a subtle elegance that gives the whole image a very traditional Chinese look. These 2018 1 Kilo Year of the Dog Silver Coins are an essential purchase for collectors hoping to maintain the full Lunar Series II set of coins. Furthermore, these coins’ substantial 0.9999 pure silver content makes them an excellent investment for those who want to diversify their precious metals portfolios.