GOLD YEAR OF THE PIG COIN TILE

GOLD YEAR OF THE PIG COIN----THIS IS A LIKENESS OF A COIN , NOT A REAL COIN--This thrilling 2019 1 oz Gold Lunar Year of The Pig Coin is the latest release in the landmark Lunar Series II from the prominent Perth Mint featuring the newest “Year of the Pig” image. The Lunar Series I program was released in 1999 by the Perth Mint and it instantly gained tremendous popularity. The Lunar Series II started in 2008 with the “Year of the Mouse” release so the two coin programs overlapped during 2008 and 2010. The Lunar program is highly popular due to its high purity and impressive design, each year depicting the image of the Chinese Zodiac character. The 2019 issue presents the image of a pig and people born under this sign are considered happy, easygoing, honest, and trusting. On the reverse, this coin features a domesticated pig standing on a field with rocks and foliage. Above the pig is a peony, also known as the king of flowers, hovers over him. To the right of the traditional floral symbol of China, the Chinese character for pig is seen. On the bottom of the reverse, the inscription Year of the Pig is written. The obverse features Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The year, denomination, weight, and fineness are all seen encircled around the obverse.