Perth Lunar 2018 Flip Size Fine Metal Content Diameter Weight Fineness 1/2 oz .5 Troy Oz 36.6 15.55 gram 99.99% pure silver 1 oz 1 Troy oz 45.60 31.10 gram 99.99% pure silver 2 oz 2 Troy oz 55.60 55.60 grams 99.99% pure silver 5 oz 5 oz 65.60 155.53 gram 99.99% pure silver These magnificent silver coins celebrate the Year of the Dog, one of 12 animals associated with the ancient Chinese lunar calendar. The birth dates for people ruled by the Chinese Lunar dog include 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006 and 2018. Those born under the influence of this sign are said to be loyal, amiable, kind and friendly. No mintage limit applies to the 1 kilo, 10oz, 5oz, 2oz and 1/2oz coins. Except for the 1 kilo release, production of these coins will close at the end of 2018 when The Perth Mint will declare each coin’s official mintage. The Perth Mint will produce up to 300,000 1oz coins. Production will cease when the mintage is fully sold or at the end of the series, whichever comes first. Due to the low mintage of the 1oz size it is highly collectable and is sure to sell out fast. Meticulously struck from 99.99% pure silver in bullion quality, the coins are issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. Go Back