2022 Perth Mint Lunar Tiger 1/2 oz Silver Coin
The new 2022 1/2 oz Silver Lunar Year of The Tiger coin now is available for purchase! Each year the Australian Perth Mint issues a brand new Lunar coin displaying the Chinese Zodiac animal. As the third release in Lunar Series III, this silver Year of the Tiger coin follows the popular 2021 Year of the Ox series and the 2020 Year of the Mouse / Rat series. This Lunar Tiger coin weighs 1/2 troy oz, contains .9999 fine silver, and arrives in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. The impressive silver content and detailed Zodiac designs make the Silver Lunar Program very popular among collectors, solidifying its status as a beloved series across the globe. Pounce on the chance to purchase this 1/2 oz Tiger coin now!
Based on the lunar calendar, the Chinese Zodiac 12-year cycle pays homage to a different animal and their specific traits each year. The year 2022 marks the start of the Year of the Tiger. Those born during this year tend to exhibit competitiveness, bravery, and confidence. Although Tigers are known to be stubborn and impulsive at times, their friends and family appreciate them for their charming and affectionate nature. Other years that fall under the Tiger’s auspicious sign are 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, and 2010. Catch this courageous coin for the untamable tiger in your life!
The obverse features artist Jody Clark’s rendition of Queen Elizabeth II.
The reverse displays a proud tiger leading its cub through a rocky terrain among bamboo and ferns.
Coin Highlights
- Limited Made from .9999 fine silver with a weight of 1/2 troy oz
- New Security Feature: Micro-engraved letter in the design only detectable under a magnifying glass
- Struck by the Perth Mint
- Arrives in Brilliant Uncirculated Condition
- Individual coins come in a protective acrylic capsule
- Face value of $0.50 AUD
- Obverse: Features the regal image of Queen Elizabeth II. Inscriptions: "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA", "50 CENTS", along with the purity and weight of the coin
- Reverse: Shows a tiger leading its cub through a rocky bamboo-filled terrain. Inscriptions: The Chinese character for ‘tiger’, “TIGER 2022”, and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark.
