The obverse is depicted: Queen Elizabeth II profile, the nominal value of the coin, the mintage year, the weight and fineness of gold a country.

Australian coin's reverse is decorated with an animal symbol, which changes according to the Chinese calendar. It is also written in the Chinese character signifying the animal's name.

Lunar is legal Australian tender coins and gold fineness and weight provides the Australian Government.

Australian Lunar coins stand out from other subjects and performance quality. The coin is decorated with one of the 12-animal, selected according to the Chinese calendar. This gives an additional coin investment value and turns it into a collectors' item. In addition, the Australian Lunar - can be a wonderful gift! Coin design and technique makes them popular among collectors. These coins depict the smallest detail, images of polished and matte combination.

Lunar history

Lunar design is based on the Chinese (also known as East Asian) Calendar 12-year cycle. Every year in the cycle is associated with a different animal.

Lunar series began minting in 1996 - the Year of Rat. The coin series editions are low, so to collect these coins it is recommended to start with the first one.

Chinese Lunar Calendar: