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{{/presale}}The Royal Australian Mints Lunar Series honors the Chinese zodiac calendar with a near release each year. Each of the coins in the series are made with .9999 pure gold, making them a great collectible and investment. Right now, you can purchase the 2020 Proof Royal Australian Mint 1 oz Gold Year of the Rat Domed Coin from Provident Metals.
Highlights:
Your 2020 Proof Royal Australian Mint 1 oz Gold Year of the Rat Domed Coin will ship directly to your door in a red scalloped display box with a decorative outer box. These coins also come with a Certificate of Authenticity to legitimize the coins due to the limited production numbers. The unique dome shape of these coins gives one face a convex appearance while the other is concave.
Obverse
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is proudly featured on the obverse of these coins. Surrounding the image of the Queen, you will find the image of a lunar calendar wheel with the rat sitting proudly at the top. Included on this face are the engravings: Elizabeth II, Australia, 2020, and 100 Dollars.
Reverse
On the reverse face, there is the image of a smiling rat sitting among lychee branches to celebrate the Year of the Rat. You will also find the engravings, Year of the Rat, 1 oz .9999 AU, and the Chinese symbol for rat.
History
These coins are minted by the Royal Australian Mint, which is also responsible for creating all of the circulating coins in Australia. The mint is located in Canberra, Australia, and it is the first mint in the country to not be associated with the United Kingdoms Royal Mint.
According to Chinese legend, the Jade Emperor asked twelve animals to race across the river. By using his wit, the rat was able to cross the river before all of the other animals. For this reason, the Year of the Rat honors the first animal in the twelve-year lunar calendar. People who are born in the Year of the Rat are said to be witty, smart, clever, persuasive, and self-aware.
Ordering
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