Australian “Year of the Tiger” Coins
The Australian Year of the Tiger Coins comprise a series of coins issued by the
Perth Mint of Australia as part of their larger, annually released “Lunar
Series” which commemorates the Chinese zodiac.
There were a number of variations on the coin released as part of the 2010 Year
of the Tiger series. In addition to the traditional gold and silver proof coins,
a colored variant on the silver coin, on which the tiger’s body is colored
in bright shades of orange, black, and white, as well as a gilded version which
contains a fine gold leafing over the tiger’s body are also available. In
a rare, 1 kg. version of the colored silver coin, the Perth Mint replaced the tiger’s
eye with real topaz.
Facts about Australian Year of the Tiger Coins
- Australian Year of the Tiger coins are composed of 99.99% (24k) pure gold or 99.9%
pure silver, and are available in a number of sizes and weights including (while
depending on the composition, either gold or silver): 1/20 oz., 1/10 oz., 1/4 oz.,
1/2 oz., 1 oz., 2 oz., 5 oz., 10 oz., and 1 kg. Both gold and silver Australian
Year of the Tiger Coins are also produced in a massive 10 kg. weight.
- While the Australian Year of the Tiger series is part of the larger “Lunar
Series” issued annually, the Perth Mint’s Lunar Series joins similar
releases by mints around the world including the Royal Canadian Mint, The People’s
Bank of China, and The New Zealand Mint.
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Why Buy Australian Year of the Tiger Coins?
As these coins are comprised of pure gold or silver certified by the Perth Mint
of Australia, they have intrinsic value. That is, their worth on global markets
is not contingent upon the demand for a “flash in the pan” trinket or
another trendy investment, but rather precious metals – a store of value for
thousands of years.
Australian Year of the Tiger coins hold, in addition to their intrinsic value, the
allure of modern collectable coins. The added numismatic features of these coins
add to their value. That is, the design and issue of the coins creates a subset
of supply and demand among gold and silver investors; not only do they value the
coins for being made of bullion, but also because they are rare and beautiful.
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