1 oz Silver Lunar III Year of the Tiger 2022 (Mintage: 3,000 | Antique Finish)

1 oz Silver Lunar III "Year of the Tiger" 2022 – Antique Finish with Rotating Tiger Orb

• Strictly limited: very low mintage of only 3,000 pieces worldwide
• Growth potential: high appreciation potential due to the strict limitation and the consistently high demand for Lunar designs
• Coveted rarity: rare collector's coin for lovers of Chinese zodiac signs and discerning collectors
• Design: numerous leaping tigers encircle a movable tiger orb in the centre, gilded with 18-carat gold
• Material & fineness: 1 oz fine silver 999.9 in a unique Antique Finish
• Investment purpose: bullion coin valued for wealth preservation, as an inflation hedge and crisis protection
• Manufacturer: minted by the world-famous Perth Mint
• Country of issue: Tuvalu – manufactured in Australia

Some coins are purely investment objects, others are small works of art. This one clearly belongs to the second category – and on top of that, it is a genuine rarity. At the centre of the coin sits a movable orb in the shape of a tiger, gilded with 18-carat gold, which can be rotated on a fine pin. Surrounding it: a vivid relief of climbing and resting tigers. Anyone looking for a special collector's coin with a true wow factor has come to exactly the right place.

The Movable Tiger – the Heart of This Premium Coin

What makes this edition special is literally in the middle: a rotating tiger orb made of gilded sterling silver can be moved so that the golden animal face is displayed to full effect from both sides. This idea is embedded in a classic Lunar theme. As with the entire Silver Lunar series, each year is dedicated to an animal – after the tiger, 2024 brought the dragon, for example. The tiger is the third animal in the Chinese zodiac calendar and is considered the king of animals.

Silver coins of this kind combine precious metal value with artisanal refinement. The Lunar Tiger was struck from a full ounce of fine silver 999.9 – the purest silver available. The surface features a so-called Antique Finish: a deliberately matte, slightly "aged" appearance that lends the coin the charm of a historical artefact. Each tiger bears the Chinese character for "king" on its forehead – a fine detail that underscores the symbolic power of the design.

Courage, determination and self-confidence – qualities attributed to the tiger – make it one of the most popular designs among Lunar silver coins.

Obverse, Packaging and Authenticity

The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, framed by a beaded border, along with the face value of 1 dollar, the country of issue Tuvalu, and the year of issue 2022. The design side also bears the traditional "P" mint mark of the Perth Mint. The coin is delivered in an elegant original case with a clear lid and a numbered certificate of authenticity – ideal for presentation and storage.

Why This Lunar Tiger Edition Is So Sought After

The key factor is scarcity: the mintage of only 3,000 pieces worldwide makes this coin one of the most sought-after individual issues in the Lunar III series. While classic bullion coins are often struck in the millions, this strict limitation creates a significantly higher appreciation potential – driven by collectors who specifically seek out such special pieces. Compared to a pure bullion coin, this edition therefore offers a dual appeal: the material value of the silver and the intrinsic value of an artistically crafted, strictly limited collector's coin.

• Fine weight: 1 oz (gross weight 31.1 g)
• Fineness: 999.9 fine silver
• Diameter: 40.60 mm
• Face value: 1 dollar (Tuvalu)
• Mint: Perth Mint, Antique Finish quality
• Special feature: rotating tiger orb gilded with 18-carat gold

Gold and silver have accompanied humanity for thousands of years as stores of value – gold is considered the oldest currency of all and has outlasted every crisis. This limited tiger edition combines this reliable tangible asset with an extraordinary design. A coin that impresses equally in a collector's display case and as a tangible precious metal investment.