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Updated on 03/07/2024

1/2 kilo. Australian Lunar
Silver Bullion Coin
Series I & II

2004 - 2010



In 2004, the Perth Mint added two silver bullion coins to the Lunar Series: the 1/2kg and the 5 oz Bullion Coins.

The Australian lunar series of bullion coins often have higher premiums added to their sale price due to the polished look of the silver lunar bullion coins and the coin's yearly limited mintage. 





Design of the
1/2 kilo. Australian Lunar Silver
Series I & II - Bullion Coins



Series I : Obverse

2006 half-kilo Australian Silver Lunar Dog Bullion Coin - Series I - Obverse Side

The obverse displays the profile of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by designer Ian Rank-Broadley.

Inscriptions:

  • "ELIZABETH II
  • AUSTRALIA
  • face value of "15 DOLLARS"
  • Ian Rank-Broadley's initials: "IRB" directly below Queen's neck







Series I : Reverse

2006 half-kilo Australian Silver Lunar Dog Bullion Coin - Series I - Reverse Side

The lunar dog is centerpiece of the 2006 1/2 kilo Australian Lunar Silver bullion coin's reverse side.

Inscriptions:

  • Year of Issue
  • coin's weight of "1/2 KILO" 
  • purity of "999 SILVER" 
  • Chinese Symbol that represents the lunar animal



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Series II : Obverse

2008 1/2 kilo Australian Silver Lunar Mouse Bullion Coin - Series II - Obverse Side

The profile of Queen Elizabeth II is the centerpiece on all Australian bullion coins' obverse sides during this time period.

Inscriptions:

  • Ian Rank-Broadley's initials: "IRB" directly below Queen's neck.
  • ELIZABETH II
  • AUSTRALIA
  • the silver bullion coin's weight of "1/2 KG"
  • purity of "999 SILVER"
  • Year of Issue
  • Legal Tender face value of "15 DOLLARS"







Series II : Reverse

2008 1/2 kilo Australian Silver Lunar Mouse Bullion Coin - Series II - Reverse Side

The lunar mouse is centerpiece of the 2008 1/2 kilo Australian Lunar Silver bullion coin's reverse side.

Inscriptions:

  • Chinese symbol represents the Lunar Mouse.
  • Year of the Mouse
  • "P" mint mark representing The Perth Mint

The Edges on both Series I & II Lunar silver bullion coins are Reeded.






The Chinese Calendar



In 2637 B.C., a Chinese Emperor named Huangdi invented the Chinese Calendar.

The Chinese calendar is a twelve-year cycle of astronomical observations of the sun and moon phases; each year in the twelve-year cycle has an animal sign.

The Chinese believe lunar animals influence those born under the year of its designation.






1/2 kilo. Australian Lunar Silver
Series I & II

Coin Information:



Series I:.......,.......2004 - 2007

Series II:..........,...2008 - 2010

IRA Approved:......Yes

Coin Grade:..........Uncirculated

Face Value:..........$15 AUD

Silver Content:.....1/2 troy kilo.

Total Weight:.......1.1 lbs / 16.075 troy oz.

Purity:.................99.90% / .999

Diameter:............85.50mm (Series I)

Diameter:............100.60mm (Series II)

Thickness............10.30mm (Series I)

Thickness............not available (Series II)

Mint Mark:...........Series I - No

Mint Mark:...........Series II - Yes  ("P" = Perth Mint)

Designer:............Ian Rank-Broadley (obverse)

Edge:..................Reeded

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Australian Lunar Silver - Half kilo.
Bullion
Coin Series I & II
Mintage Figures




Series I


Year.....Sales......Animal


2004....1,287.......Monkey


2005....1,307.......Rooster


2006....785.........Dog


2007....962.........Pig




Series II


Year.....Sales......Mintage......Lunar Animal


2008.....739.......unlimited.........Mouse


2009....1,535.....unlimited.........Ox


2010....5,058.....unlimited.........Tiger





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