Obverse: The obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, created according to the design by engraver Jody Clarke. It is surrounded by the inscription “ELIZABETH II”, the country of origin “AUSTRALIA”, the weight “1/2 oz”, the fineness “.999”, the metal “SILVER”, the face value “50 CENTS”, and the year of issue “2010”.
Reverse: The reverse depicts the 2010 Lunar calendar symbol – the Tiger. On the left side, the Chinese character for the Year of the Tiger is engraved, with the English translation “Year of the Tiger” below it. On the right rim, the letter “P” is minted, which is the mark of the Australian mint Perth Mint.
About the coin: The silver The Lunar Series II coins, struck at The Perth Mint, are among the highest-quality precious metal coins on the market. These coins are made of pure .999 fine silver and stand out for their exceptional design and craftsmanship. This coin symbolizes a year of the Chinese Lunar calendar (Lunar). According to the Chinese calendar, these years bring good luck and prosperity to people born in the Year of the Tiger.
Tiger (Chinese “Chu”) is the third sign of the Chinese Lunar calendar (Lunar).
Years of the Tiger: 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, 2034, 2046, 2058.
People born in the Year of the Tiger: are brave, competitive, unpredictable, and self-confident. With their charisma, they often win the sympathy of many people. These traits help them become strong leaders, as they can adapt well to unexpected situations. However, Tiger-born individuals can also be irritable and overly stubborn.
