1/4 oz Silver Lunar III Year of the Ox 2021 (Sydney Coin Show Special | Mintage: 2,021 | coloured)

1/4 oz Silver Lunar III "Year of the Ox" 2021 – Sydney Coin Show Special, Coloured

Small in size, big in impact: The 1/4 oz Silver Lunar III "Year of the Ox" 2021 ranks among the most sought-after special editions of the third Lunar series from the Perth Mint. Struck as a Sydney Coin Show Special with a strictly limited mintage of just 2,021 pieces worldwide, this coloured coin combines collector's rarity with the solid foundation of a classic bullion coin. Those seeking silver coins with genuine character will find a small but exquisite rarity from Australia here.

• Investment objective: handy bullion coin with inflation hedge and value preservation – the 1/4-ounce format is also suitable as a small, divisible crisis protection asset.
• Design: coloured ox pair – powerful ox with calf, framed by a cherry blossom branch and the Chinese character for "ox".
• Material / Fineness: 999.9 fine silver – highest purity, durable and with intrinsic value as a proven coin metal.
• Manufacturer: produced by the world-renowned Perth Mint.
• Country of origin: Australia.

A Design Full of Symbolic Power

The reverse depicts a stately ox attentively turning towards its calf – an image of care and quiet strength. The scene is set against a blooming cherry blossom branch, a symbol of love and beauty. Alongside it are the Chinese character for "ox", the inscription "OX 2021", and the famous "P" mint mark of the Perth Mint. The finely applied colouring brings out the fur, horns, and contours in a three-dimensional manner, making each example of this Lunar Ox a small work of art. In the Chinese zodiac, the ox stands for diligence, perseverance, honesty, and reliability. The obverse bears the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, framed by the face value, weight, and fineness.

Perth Mint and the Lunar Series III

The Silver Lunar coins are among the most popular collectibles worldwide. The Lunar Series III dedicates itself successively to the twelve zodiac signs of the Chinese lunar calendar; the "Year of the Ox" 2021 is the second release in this series. As a Sydney Coin Show Special, this piece was originally produced for the Sydney Money Expo (ANDA Special) and presented in an attractive blister card. It is precisely this exclusive origin, combined with the low mintage, that gives the coin its special appeal – a clear advantage over the high-mintage standard releases in silver from Australia.

Low mintage, coloured design, and show special status: this combination makes the 1/4-ounce Ox a sought-after collector's coin with appreciation potential.

Why Silver as a Store of Value?

Silver has been valued for thousands of years as a store of value, medium of exchange, and coin metal, and is regarded as a tangible asset with a long tradition. Unlike fiat money, it possesses an intrinsic value derived from its physical properties and global demand. The industrial use of silver – in electronics, solar technology, and medical technology, for example – meets a naturally limited supply, which underpins the long-term significance of the precious metal.

• High liquidity – physical silver can be sold again at any time without complications.
• Protection against inflation and a hedge in economically turbulent times.
• Diversification and long-term wealth protection that can be passed down through generations.
• Often more affordable compared to gold, making it an ideal entry point into precious metals.

A tax advantage worth noting: profits from the sale of physical silver are generally tax-free, provided the holding period is at least one year. In this way, the 1/4 oz Silver Lunar III "Year of the Ox" 2021 combines the joy of collecting with the proven benefits of a physical precious metals investment.

Key Data at a Glance

Fine weight: 7.776 g · Gross weight: 7.78 g · Fineness: 999.9 fine silver · Diameter: 25.60 mm · Face value: 25 cents · Year of issue: 2021 · Mintage: 2,021 pieces · Condition: Mint State (MS) · Finish: coloured · Manufacturer: Perth Mint · Packaging: blister card with certificate of authenticity.