2018 50c CuNi Tetra-Decagon Uncirculated Carded Coin - Year of the Dog
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Vendor:
Royal Australian Mint
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Type:
Lunar New Year Coins
Description
The Chinese Zodiac, Sheng Xiao, has its basis in a twelve-year cycle. Each year is represented by one of twelve animals with unique personality traits, with these characteristics being passed on to people born in that year. In 2018, the Lunar Year of the Dog will see the births of many people who are said to be faithful, courageous, agile, smart and warm-hearted.
The Chinese calendar also rotates through the elements of earth, fire, water, metal and wood as part of a larger 60-year cycle. The earth dogs bom this year will also be communicative, serious, and responsible in work.
At many Chinese celebrations, holidays and special events, monetary gifts are given to wish hope and prosperity to younger people. These offerings are traditionally given in red envelopes, a colour which both symbolises good luck and wards off evil forces.
- Packaged in a red envelope, upholding the cherished Chinese New Year tradition
- Unique tetra-decagon shape, exclusive to this coin series
- Coin's reverse features an artistic design of the Dog
- Obverse features Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II effigy sculpted by lan Rarık-Broadley
- Australian legal tender
NOMINAL SPECIFICATIONS
Denomination 50c
Year 2018
Metal content CuNi
Mass 15.37 g
Diameter 31.51 mm
Finish Uncirculated
Maximum mintage Unlimited
Packaging Card
Obverse designer lan Rank-Broadley
Reverse designer Royal Australian Mint



