2022 Perth Mint Twelve Lunar Animals 5oz Silver Antiqued Coloured Coin
2022 Perth Mint Twelve Lunar Animals 5oz Antiqued Coloured Silver Coin.
Five Troy Ounces of Pure Silver | Antiqued & Coloured Finish | Extremely Limited Mintage
Struck from 5oz of 99.99% pure silver, this impressive Perth Mint collectible celebrates the powerful symbolism of the Chinese Lunar Zodiac. Featuring detailed coloured artistry and an antiqued finish, the coin pays tribute to the ancient lunar calendar that has shaped beliefs, traditions, and cultural identity for thousands of years.
At the centre of the design sits the traditional yin-yang symbol, surrounded by the complete twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac, creating a visually striking tribute to one of the world's oldest astrological systems. With an extremely limited mintage of just 388 coins, this large-format release stands as a remarkable piece of lunar-themed numismatic art.
📖 Story of the Lunar Zodiac
The Chinese lunar calendar, developed thousands of years ago, measures time according to the cycles of the moon. It has long influenced cultural traditions, festivals, and personal beliefs across Asia and beyond.
Central to the zodiac is the legendary tale of The Great Race, where twelve animals competed to determine their order in the zodiac cycle. The finishing order established the twelve lunar animals that represent personality traits and fortune for those born under each sign.
These animals — Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig — remain deeply embedded in folklore, astrology, and cultural symbolism.
🎨 Design Description
The coin’s reverse presents a richly coloured arrangement of the twelve lunar zodiac animals, encircling a bagua symbol that contains a central black and white yin-yang motif, representing balance and harmony.
Surrounding the animals are traditional Chinese artistic elements including:
- Sacred mountains
- Clouds symbolising good fortune
- Floral motifs such as bamboo, daisies, sunflowers, peonies and pine trees
These decorative elements reflect longstanding themes in traditional Chinese art, combining nature, symbolism, and spirituality into a cohesive design.
The antiqued finish enhances the depth and texture of the relief, creating a timeless appearance reminiscent of ancient artefacts.
✨ Key Features
🎨 Coloured lunar animal designs
🗿 Antiqued finish highlighting intricate relief
☯ Central yin-yang symbol within a bagua design
🌄 Traditional Chinese motifs including mountains, clouds and floral elements
🌍 Extremely limited mintage: 388
📋 Specifications
| Year | 2022 |
| Mint | Perth Mint |
| Series | Twelve Lunar Animals |
| Metal | Silver |
| Purity | 99.99% |
| Weight | 5oz |
| Finish | Antiqued, Coloured |
| Mintage | 388 |
| Packaging | Presentation Box + COA |
| SKU | CG22PMLASAC5ZBX01 |
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