The Perth Mint has released another immaculate set of coins to commemorate the upcoming year of the Ox next year. The auspicious year brings with it an ancient myth of how the Ox become the second zodiac animal. As the myth goes the Jade Emperor decreed that the order of the animals that represent the years will be decided in the order they arrived to the jade Emperor’s party. The Ox was supposed to be the first to arrive, however the cunning Rat tricked the Ox to give him a ride. The moment they arrived the Rat jumped down ahead of the Ox leaving the Ox to become the second animal in the calendar. Nevertheless, the kind good hearted ox receives his recognition from the Perth mint in 2021 with their latest coin issue that presents the ox crafted and gilded.  

1oz GOLD PROOF HIGH RELIEF COIN

The 99.99% limited mintage pure gold coin features the Ox in a spectacular high relief design that depicts a mighty ox flanked by bamboos shoots in a prideful stance. Whilst the reverse of the coin presents the ox in grandeur along with the Chinese character for ‘ox’ the inscription ‘OX 2021’ and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark, the obverse of the coin offers Jody Clark’s effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The obverse also presents the weight of the coin along with its fineness and monetary denomination.

The extremely limited mintage of only 288 coins is legal Australian legal tender and comes together with not just a numbered certificate of authenticity, but also splendid packaging. The craft of the coin incorporates a mint technique using concave surfaces that makes certain that the flow of metal is optimum when the die strikes. Both sides of the coin are high relief (reverse and obverse) which breathes life into the depiction of the OX. As for the packaging presentation, it is contained within an impressive magnetic lid red display case adorned with gold lettering and flanked by a geometric design. The packaging also comes with a beautifully illustrated shipper that tells of the story of how the rat outsmarted the ox which came in as the second animal in the zodiac sequence. The shippers of upcoming animals of the Lunar Series III when arrayed together will form a diorama that depicts the mythical Great Race. Priced at only $4,265.00 ($387.73 GST), this coin would make a perfect unforgettable gift for those whom one considers as a role model or for someone who has made a significant impact in our lives.

1oz SILVER GILDED COIN

The Australian legal tender struck by the Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver is an extension of the lunar series III in honour of the OX and no more than 23,500 of the coin is set to be released (maximum mintage of 25,000).  

The design by Ing Ing Jong on the reverse of the Silver Gilded Coin offers a beautifully crafted visual an ox with its calf near a cherry blossom tree some distance away from a village tucked at the foot of a mountain range. Both the Ox and its calf are gilded in 24-carat gold making them stand out as the main elements of the coin in spectacular fashion. The Chinese character for ‘ox’ is also present along with the inscription ‘OX 2021’. The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark is placed discreetly behind the left heel of the adult Ox’s hind legs. The coin’s obverse offers the depiction of Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II along with the weight of the coin and its fineness along with the monetary denomination on the curvature.

The housing consists of a clear lid decorated with silver geometric designs and packaged beautifully in an illustrated shipper that narrates the story of how the ox fell for the ruse by the rat and ended up becoming the second animal of the twelve zodiac animals. The shippers are a part of a diorama that presents the ancient mythical race when arrayed together. This particular issue is also available in both a presentation case or in capsule along with a certificate issued specifically for a 12-coin collector case. The prices are also fittingly attractive given the fact that the 1oz Coin in Presentation Case is only $110 ($10.00 GST Component), the 1oz Coin in Capsule with Certificate on the other hand is only $105 ($9.55 GST Component) whilst the Twelve-Coin Collection Case is priced at $75 ($6.82 GST Component).

Those born in the year of the ox (2021) will find the 1 ox Silver Gilded Coin as the perfect representation of their character. According to the Chinese zodiac those born in the year of the Ox are not only kind and intelligent, but also honest and very dependable and are generally admired for their work ethics and calm demeanour.

1oz SILVER PROOF HIGH RELIEF COIN

The 1oz SILVER PROOF HIGH RELIEF COIN presents the Year of the Ox in a stunning high relief design. The Australian legal tender has been struck by the Perth mint in pure silver (99.99%) and has been issued under a limited mintage of just 3,888. The coin highlights the second creature of the Chinese Lunar Calendar according to the Perth Mint’s standards of minting excellence and design, The Ox.

The reverse of the coin presents an illustration of an ox with its calf beside a cherry blossom tree away from a village nestled beneath a mountain’s shadow. The reverse also has the word ‘ox’ inscribed in Chinese characters along with an inscription ‘OX 2021’ and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark neatly tucked away behind the left hoof of the adult ox. The obverse of the coin is graced with Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II along with other essential information such as the weight and fineness, and monetary denomination of the coin. The 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin similar to the Silver Gilded Coin in the same series was minted on concave surfaces which ensured optimum flow of metal at the strike of the die.

The coin comes with an illustrated case along with a numbered certificate of authenticity. Priced at $130.00 ($11.82 GST component), the 1oz SILVER PROOF HIGH RELIEF COIN would make the perfect gift for the coming festive season, especially if the receiver is born in the year of the ox. 

BABY OX 2021 1/2oz SILVER PROOF COIN

The BABY Ox is a must have for ardent collectors given the fact that this adorable coin which also celebrates the Year of the Ox in the most cutest possible way making it a perfect gift for babies born in the coming 2021. Those born under the sign of the Ox are noted for their kindness, intelligence, honesty and reliability. The BABY OX is another splendid coin struck by The Perth Mint consisting of 1/2oz of 99.99% pure silver in proof quality. There will be no more than 7,150 of the Baby Ox 2021 released into the market (maximum mintage of 7,500) which makes it a unique gift or collector’s item.

The BABY Ox’s reverse is graced with a colourful illustration of a baby ox tucked in a gift box with the Chinese character for ‘ox’ inscribed in prided calligraphy along with the words ‘Year of the ox’ and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ incorporated into the design with artful elegance. The coin’s obverse has a depiction of Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II along with the year 2021, weight and fineness of the coin apart from its monetary denomination.

The packaging comes in a classic display case that is tapped with a clear lid allowing the coin to be viewed without having the case opened. The BABY Ox also comes with an illustrated shipper just like the other Lunar Series III coins and each coin associated with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. The Baby Ox is priced at $76.50 ($6.95 GST Component) making it not just an affordable gift in the coming festive season, but also the perfect gift especially for those who are bringing new life into the world in 2021

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