These 2009/2007 Australian Year of the Ox Silver Bullion Coin are manufactured by The Perth Mint. They commemorate the second animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese Zodiac and feature different years on the obverse ('2007') and reverse ('2009').
The reason for the differing dates is that The Perth Mint's gold lunar series began in 1996, while the Lunar Series I did not start until 1999. With their 2nd lunar cycle due to begin in 2008, the mint issued the remaining Series I silver coins, allowing collectors to complete their collection. These series I coins are all dated 2007. With the gold and silver coins aligned, the perth mint were then able to release their lunar series II collection.
Chards is a leading distributor of bullion for the Perth Mint. This includes all three of the Australian Lunar series in a variety of sizes in both gold and silver, as well as other Perth Mint products, all of which are sourced directly from their mint headquarters in Western Australia.
The introduction of the Lunar Series II, featuring a slightly altered design, commenced in 2008. This led to an overlap between Series I and Series II for a duration of two years, from 2008 to 2010.
In China, they celebrated the Chinese Year of 4705 for the Year of the Ox. Individuals born between the following dates are considered to be an ox in the Chinese lunar year calendar and are associated with the earth element.
Date: January 26th 2009
End: February 13th 2010
The Years of the Ox include: 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, or 2021 and every 12 years later.
Individuals born in the Year of the Ox are often described as strong, dependable, and ambitious, among other attributes. They are well-suited for hands-on careers.
Here is a short list of famous celebrities, both past and present, who were born during the Chinese lunar calendar Year of the Ox.
The obverse of these coins feature the fourth portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian-Rank Broadley and are dated 2007, the actual year of issue.
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 1 DOLLAR 2007 ·
The reverse side, designed by Ing Ing Jong, depicts an Ox bending its head down and features the main Lunar Calendar date of 2009, along with the following inscription:
2009 1 OZ 999 SILVER
Metal | Silver |
Diameter | 40.6mm |
Weight / Size | 1 Ounce |
Silver Weight Troy Ounces | 1 |
Fineness / Carat | 0.999 Fine |
Date | 2009 |
Obverse Designer | Ian Rank-Broadley |
Reverse Designer | Ing Ing Jong |
Issuing Monarch | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Mint / Brand | Perth Mint |
Country | Australia |
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