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1998 1 oz Australian Gold Lunar Tiger Coin (Lunar Series 1) l JM Bullion™
The mint says about this coin:
In Chinese mythology, the tiger is one of the four sacred animals representing the cardinal directions. It is often associated with the direction west and the season of autumn. The other three guardians are the Azure Dragon of the east, the Vermilion Bird of the south, and the Black Tortoise of the north. These animals are believed to protect and watch over the land, and they are often depicted in various cultural and religious contexts. Today, 1998 1 oz Australian Gold Lunar Tiger Coins are available to you online at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
Available to you inside acrylic capsules!
3rd design in the Lunar Series I program!
Final mintage of only 16,907 coins!
Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
The face value of $100 (AUD) is fully backed by the Australian government.
On the obverse is a bust of Queen Elizabeth II.
The reverse side depicts a leaping tiger.
The tiger is one of the twelve animal signs in the Chinese zodiac, with each animal representing a year in a twelve-year cycle. People born in the Year of the Tiger are thought to inherit characteristics such as leadership, competitiveness, and a strong sense of justice. It is considered an auspicious sign in the Chinese zodiac.
All of the 1998 1 oz Australian Gold Lunar Tiger Coins available here with individual acrylic capsules. This coin represents the third design from the Lunar Series I program and its final mintage of 16,907 coins, out of a maximum mintage of 30,000 coins, was the highest at this point in the young program.
On the obverse side of 1998 Australian Gold Lunar Tigers, you will find the right-profile bust of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This 1985 design from Raphael Maklouf was featured for the final time in the series in 1998. This right-profile bust captures a timeless image of the Queen wearing the George IV State Diadem.
The reverse field of the 1998 1 oz Gold Lunar Tiger comes with a depiction of a tiger. The tiger is a powerful symbol of strength, courage, and bravery in Chinese culture. It is admired for its ferocity and fearlessness. The tiger’s image is used to inspire individuals to overcome obstacles and face challenges with determination. In this design, the tiger leaps across the design field in right-profile relief.
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Product ID: 5562261
Product Title: 1998 1 oz Australian Gold Lunar Tiger Coin
Year: 1998
Mint Mark: P - Perth Mint
Purity: .9999
Manufacturer: Perth Mint
Thickness: 2.80 mm
Diameter: 32.1 mm
Condition: Uncirculated
Face Value: 100 AUD
Issuing Country: Australia
Edge Design: Reeded
Series: Perth Lunar Series 1
CoA: No
Mintage: 16,907
Packaging Type: Plastic Flip
Metal Weight: 1 Troy Ounce
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