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2019 50c Tetra-Decagon Year of the Pig Coin
AU$12.50
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Product Code: 19U1351
HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANCE The Chinese Zodiac, Sheng Xiao, has its basis in a twelve-year cycle. Each year is represented by one of twelve animals each with their own unique personality traits. These characteristics are said to be passed onto people born in that year. In 2019 we celebrate the Lunar Year of the Pig. Those who are born in this year are said to be both warm-hearted and good-tempered. The Chinese calendar also rotates through the elements of earth, fire, water, metal and wood as part of a larger 60-year cycle. Earth is the element for this Year of the Pig with people born in this year said to be particularly loyal, honest and gentle.
FEATURES AND DESIGN • Packaged in a red envelope, upholding the cherished Chinese New Year tradition • Unique tetra-decagon shape, exclusive to this coin series • Coin’s reverse features an artistic design of pigs in a farm setting • Coin’s obverse features Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II effigy sculpted by Ian Rank-Broadley • Australian legal tender
NOMINAL SPECIFICATIONS
Denomination 50c
Year 2019
Metal content CuNi Mass 15.37 g
Diameter 31.51 mm
Finish Uncirculated
Maximum mintage Unlimited
Packaging Card
Obverse designer Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse designer S. Stojanovic RRP A$12.50 (includes GST)