🐷 2019 Tuvalu Lunar Baby Pig ½ oz Silver Proof Coin.
The 2019 Perth Mint Lunar Baby Pig ½ oz Silver Coloured Proof Coin is a numismatic release celebrating the Chinese Year of the Pig. Struck in high-purity silver with a proof finish and vibrant colour on the reverse, the coin depicts an adorable piglet motif with gifts and the Chinese character for “pig.” It was issued with official backing as legal tender (often under Tuvalu) and housed in classic presentation packaging with a numbered certificate of authenticity.
📌 Key Points
Mint: The Perth Mint (Australia), world-renowned government mint.
Series: Australian Lunar Series II – Year of the Pig (2019).
Finish:Proof, Coloured — premium mirrored fields with precisely applied colour.
Reverse Design: Colour portrayal of a piglet (baby pig) with gifts, Chinese character for “pig,” Year of the Pig inscription, and Perth Mint’s “P” mintmark.
Obverse: Features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and legal-tender denomination (typically 50 cents).
Collectability: Limited mintage and attractive presentation make it a sought-after collectible and recurring favourite in Lunar series sets.
Specifications
Attribute
Details
Year of Issue
2019
Denomination
0.50 (AUD or Tuvalu legal tender)
Metal
Silver
Silver Content (Troy oz)
0.500
Fineness / Purity
.9999 (99.99% pure)
Finish
Proof, Coloured
Weight (g)
~15.55
Diameter (mm)
~32.6
Mintage (approx.)
~7,500 maximum
Obverse Effigy
Queen Elizabeth II
Packaging
Presentation case + numbered certificate of authenticity
