2018 Australia 1/2 oz Silver Lunar Dog BU (Series II)
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2018 Australia 1/2 oz Silver Lunar Dog BU (Series II)
Perth Mint • Lunar Series II • 1/2 oz .9999 Fine Silver • Brilliant Uncirculated
- ✓ Affordable way to collect the iconic Lunar Series II
- ✓ Contains 1/2 oz of .9999 fine silver
- ✓ Popular Year of the Dog design
- ✓ Perth Mint quality and legal tender status
- ✓ Comes in a protective capsule
The 2018 Australia 1/2 oz Silver Lunar Dog BU is an excellent entry point for collectors and investors seeking the beauty and prestige of the Perth Mint’s Lunar Series II at a more accessible price point. Struck in .9999 fine silver, this half–ounce release carries the same artistry and detail as its full-ounce counterpart.
The obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, along with inscriptions for the year, purity, weight and face value. The reverse showcases a German Shepherd and its pup resting in the grass, surrounded by peony flowers — a symbol of prosperity and honor. The design includes the Chinese character for “dog,” the inscription “Year of the Dog”, and Perth Mint’s “P” mint mark.
Those born under the Dog — 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018 — are known for their loyalty, kindness and trustworthy nature. As part of the globally loved and widely collected Lunar Series II program, this coin offers both investment value and symbolic significance.
Key Features
- ✓ Affordable fractional Lunar release
- ✓ Contains 1/2 oz of .9999 fine silver
- ✓ Beautiful Year of the Dog artwork
- ✓ Trusted Perth Mint quality
- ✓ Iconic Lunar Series II design
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Specifications
| Item Type: | Australia 1/2 oz Silver Lunar Dog BU (Series II) |
| Country: | Australia |
| Mint: | The Perth Mint |
| Year: | 2018 |
| Weight: | 1/2 troy oz |
| Purity: | .9999 Fine Silver |
| Denomination: | 50 Cents (AUD) |
| Condition: | Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) |
| Obverse: | Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; weight, purity, year & denomination |
| Reverse: | German Shepherd with pup; “Year of the Dog,” Chinese character & “P” mint mark |
| Series: | Lunar Series II |
| Packaging: | Perth Mint protective capsule |
| IRA Eligible: | No |
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