2006 1 oz Year of the Dog Gold Coin | Lunar Series 1

Dog Gold Coin. Gold coins may be a sensible investment option for those who want to preserve wealth against market turmoil. Bullion tends to remain less prone to devaluation, and besides its intrinsic value, most coins carry stunning designs, becoming exciting collectibles.

The Lunar Series I matches these two aspects: collectibility and financial value. Using the Chinese Zodiac Signs as a motif, this Perth Mint series comprises various sizes of coins, and each gold coin contains the finest 99.99% gold.

You can now buy 2006 1 oz Year of the Dog Gold Coin online from sd Bullion.

Coin Highlights

Contains 1 oz of .9999 fine gold in BU condition;
11th strike of the Lunar Series I;
Produced by the Perth Mint;
Bears legal tender status and a denomination of 100 Dollars, backed by Australia;
The obverse features Queen Elizabeth II;
The reverse showcases the Dog.

The Design of Dog Gold Coin

The obverse depicts an Ian Rank Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, whose initials discreetly appear beneath the effigy. The inscriptions that complete the image are: “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,” and “100 DOLLARS.”

The reverse displays a beagle standing on the grass. Chinese symbols of dogs are beside the animal. The information on the coin’s weight, purity, metal content, and year of mintage read: “2006,” “1 oz 9999 GOLD”.

The Lunar Series I

The first strike of the Lunar Series happened in 1995, depicting the animals from the Chinese Zodiac Sign. The Dog is the eleventh sign and represents good luck and fortune. It is also associated with bravery, cleverness, optimism, and honesty. So, those born in the year of the dog are expected to have these personality traits. Besides 2006, other years are 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, and 2018.

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