Discover the lunar calendar dating back to the 14th century B.C. According to legends, the Jade Emperor orchestrated a thrilling race across a rapid river, inviting all animals to participate. The first 12 to cross the finish line earned their esteemed places in the zodiac. As the 7th finisher, the horse proudly claims its position as the 7th animal in this revered zodiac sequence. Commemorate the Year of the Horse with the captivating 2002 2 oz Australian Silver Lunar Horse Coin, available at BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in protective capsules!
• 4th in the Silver Lunar Series I collection!
• Total mintage of 19,359 coins!
• Represents the 7th year in the zodiac.
• Contains 2 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• The face value of 2 Dollars is fully backed by Australia.
• The effigy of Queen Elizabeth II is on the obverse side.
• A horse is on the reverse field.

On the obverse side of the 2002 Australian Silver Lunar Horse Coin, Queen Elizabeth II graces the coin in a right-profile pose, adorned with the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland diamond tiara, beautifully crafted by Ian Rank-Broadley.

Turning to the reverse field of the 2002 2 oz Silver Lunar Horse Coin, behold the powerful image of a galloping horse in left-profile relief, accompanied by the traditional Chinese character for “horse.”

The Lunar Series made its debut in 1996, initially featuring gold coins, while the silver coin series launched in 1999 with the Year of the Rabbit. The Perth Mint continued the legacy with the Lunar Series II in 2008, reintroducing the Year of the Mouse. In 2020, the mint unveiled the remarkable Lunar Series III.

Your 2002 2 oz Australian Silver Lunar Horse Coin will arrive in a protective capsule, preserving its condition. This coin represents the 4th release in the esteemed Lunar Series for silver coins.

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