Australian Chinese Lunar Calendar Silver Coins

Australia

One Ounce Silver Bullion Coins
Australia first issued a one ounce silver bullion coin, the Kookaburra, in 1990.
In 1999, it was decided to issue a silver Chinese Lunar Year series of silver bullion coins, following the success of the gold versions which started in 1996.

7 Sizes of Silver Bullion Coins
In 1992, the Perth Mint introduced large silver bullion coins, in weights of two ounce, ten ounces and one kilogramme (31.1 ounces). For 2002 there is also a half ounce version, and from 2004, there are 5 ounce and half kilo versions.

Specifications

Size	Face Value	Weight	Alloy	Silver Content	Diameter	Thickness	Serrations
1/2 Ounce	50¢	15.817	.999	0.5
1 Ounce	$1	31.635	.999	1	40.60	4.00	250
2 Ounces	$2	62.770	.999	2	53.30	4.50	80*
5 Ounces (From 2004)	$8	156.173	.999	5
10 Ounces	$10	312.347	.999	10	75.50	8.70	120*
1/2 Kilo (From 2004)	$15	501.251	.999	15.575	50.50
1 Kilo	$30	1002.502	.999	31.151	101.00	14.60	160*
10 Kilo	$300	10025.02	.999	321.510	220.00	33

Years

Date	Symbol
1999	Rabbit
2000	Dragon
2001	Snake
2002	Horse
2003	Goat
2004	Monkey
2005	Rooster
2006	Dog
2007	Pig / Boar
2008	Rat / Mouse
2009	Ox
2010	Tiger

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