The Ox silver coin sale delayed!

 

Announced to release 29th January

Initially it was announced to release on January 8, now it is differed. Perth Mint said in a note that, “there is a delay on the production of this product. Any order containing this product will be dispatched by mid-January.” Yet the date of releasing is announce, Friday 29th January 2021.  

With its creative use of opal in the shape of an ox, this pure silver coin is a terrific memento for those celebrating the 2021 Chinese New Year and everyone born under the influence of the second animal of the ancient lunar calendar.

Australia supplies the overwhelming majority of the world’s opal, a colourful mineral-like material that has proved extremely popular as in insert in several Perth Mint collectables. With previous coins in the Opal Lunar series sold out, expectations are high that this year’s ox design will prove equally successful. 

Opal Design: The coin’s reverse incorporates an inner panel design of an ox detailed in pure Australian opal. Including The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark, the coin’s outer ring features intricate patterning with stylised depictions of tulips – considered lucky flowers for those born in the Year of the Ox.

Presentation Packaging: Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, the coin is housed in a classic display case with a clear lid that comes in an illustrated shipper. Key focus points of the Ox silver coin is 1: Proof quality 99.99% pure silver, 2: Authentic Australian opal, 3: Australian Legal Tender, 4: Limited mintage of coins in 5,000 numbers.