Lunar II: Year of the Pig 1/20 ounce Gold 2019
- A gold coin from the Lunar II coin series popular among collectors, it features an image of a pig modeled after the Chinese lunar calendar, this is the 12th and final coin in the Lunar II series. The coin comes from the well-known Perth Mint.
The Year of the Pig gold coin, is the Perth Mint's offering for 2019. The 1/20 ounce bullion coin is made of 9999 fine gold. The Year of the Pig is the 12th coin in the Lunar II series and also the last.
The Lunar II series is inspired by the Chinese lunar calendar, which dates back to about 2,600 years p.n.e. The calendar, based on astrological calculations, consists of cycles of the moon, with each cycle representing 12 animals. Coins in this series are an excellent way to invest in precious metals, as well as legal tender in Australia.
Year of the Pig is the last coin in the Lunar II series, considered the most successful. Its carefully crafted design makes this gold coin attractive not only to investors, but also to those who appreciate collector value. The value of coins in the popular Lunar series is increasing year after year, so you do not have to worry about capital loss.
The obverse of the Year of the Pig coin features an image of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Jody Clarck, along with the weight, year and country of origin. The reverse of the gold bullion coin features a portrait of an animal from the Chinese calendar.
