2006 - Year of the Dog - Gold and Silver Coins

Interested in "Year of the Dog" gold and silver coins?

Brief History

The Chinese Lunar Calendar is based on a 12 year cycle, each year in the cycle is associated with a different animal. The Perth Mint in Australia started issuing series of Chinese Lunar Calendar Coins, in gold and silver, in 1996, which was the Year of the Rat. The 2006 lunar year of the dog will run from Jan 29, 2006 to Feb 17, 2007.

Gold Beagles

The canine breed used for the model of this year's gold year of the dog coins is the beagle. Gold beagles will also make a great change from gold eagles.

Silver Coins

The 1oz gilded Silver Year of the Dog coin has also been released and is part of a very popular lunar coin series.

The German Shepard dog, man’s best friend, is featured on the front of the silver coin staring off in to the distance. And the reverse shows a beautiful image of Queen Elizabeth II. It makes a great present to any dog lover or a person born in the following years: 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994 & 2006.

Year of the Dog Silver Coin Specifications: A one-year only mintage, with only a fraction released to the U.S.; Guaranteed to be in excellent, Brilliant Uncirculated condition; Minted in 99.99% fine silver with a beautiful proof-like finish; Official legal tender coins minted at Australia’s Perth Mint.

For More Information

http://www.taxfreegold.co.uk/2006australiachineselunarcalendardog.html
http://www.prospectstampsandcoins.com.au/web/perth_mint/2006_coins/