2019 Perth Mint Lunar Year of the Pig Gold Coin 1/4 oz

To celebrate 2019, the Lunar Year of the Pig, the Royal Australian Mint released a $25 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin.

The Chinese calendar rotates through the elements of earth, fire, water, metal and wood as part of a larger 60-year cycle.

Earth is the element for this Year of the Pig with people born in this year said to be particularly loyal, honest and gentle.

This 1/4oz gold coin celebrates the beautiful and joyous nature of this most auspicious and affluent Lunar animal.

FEATURES AND DESIGN

• The coins reverse features a happy pig with the Lu (Wealth) lucky coin.
• Coin’s obverse features Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II effigy sculpted by Ian Rank-Broadley
• Displayed in presentation cases with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity
• Australian legal tender coins
• 2019 $25 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin has a limited mintage of 1000.