1 oz Silver Lunar III Ox 2021 Proof (Mintage: 6,000 | coloured | Proof)

1 oz Silver Lunar III Ox 2021 Proof (Mintage: 6,000 | coloured | Proof): an ox and a calf beneath cherry blossoms

• Investment goal: Preservation of value and an inflation hedge with one ounce of silver, combined with a coloured design.
• Design: an ox and a calf in shades of brown, together with cherry blossoms and stylised mountains.
• Material: one ounce of fine silver, which is 31.1 g.
• Striking quality: the highest possible quality, proof, finished in colour.
• Manufacturer: the renowned Perth Mint.
• Country of origin: Australia.

An ox and a young calf are the focus of this coin from the Perth Mint's Lunar Series III. Cherry blossoms and stylised mountains surround the two, and the colour sets the animals off against the silver surface. Among the coloured silver coins devoted to the Chinese zodiac, this 2021 issue is a particularly atmospheric piece.

Ox and calf in warm shades of brown

The ox is rendered in a darker brown, the calf in a lighter shade. Both stand on sandy ground, stylised mountains rise in the background, and a branch of cherry blossoms runs through the picture. The delicate blossoms add a bright, fresh accent. The Chinese character for the ox and the inscription OX 2021 assign the coin to its year, joined by the P mint mark. The result is a calm, almost peaceful scene that radiates great warmth.

After the mouse comes the ox

In the Chinese zodiac, the ox comes second of the twelve animals, right after the rat, which appears as a mouse at the Perth Mint. Lunar Series III therefore began with the Year of the Mouse, and the 2021 ox added the second design. For collectors who add to their Silver Lunar series year by year, this issue is an essential part of it.

Proof quality with colour

The coin was struck in proof quality, the highest possible striking quality. For this, the dies are polished and the coins are struck with particular care, so that the design and the field stand out clearly from each other. The coloured rendering of the ox and the calf lends the scene additional depth. A certificate of authenticity is included.

One ounce from Australia

The coin was produced by the Perth Mint in Australia, and the year of issue is 2021. It contains one ounce of fine silver, in other words 31.1 g, and has a face value of 1 Australian dollar. It was released in a limited mintage, so it combines the provenance of a renowned mint with the appeal of a limited number of pieces. At one ounce, it also has a format that sits comfortably in the hand and fits easily into any collection.

Silver as a tangible asset

Silver has a long tradition as a store of value, and it is traded worldwide as a commodity. Industry demand for it is strong, above all for electronics, solar technology and medical technology. Silver is also popular in jewellery making because of its bright lustre. Many investors therefore rely on silver for their crisis protection. A coin like the ox combines this tangible asset with a design that you will enjoy looking at.

Ox and calf beneath blossoming branches: a peaceful picture that is a pleasure to hold in your hand.

Key facts at a glance

• Design: ox and calf, cherry blossoms, mountains, inscription OX 2021
• Weight: 1 ounce, 31.1 g of fine silver
• Striking quality: Proof (PP), coloured
• Face value: 1 AUD
• Year of issue: 2021
• Country of issue: Australia
• Manufacturer: Perth Mint
• Accessories: certificate of authenticity

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