2018 1 oz Gold Lunar Year of The Dog BU Australia Perth Mint
denomination
$100 (AUD)
Actual Weight
1 troy oz
thickness
2.5 mm
year
2018
diameter
39.34 mm
Gross Weight
31.1 grams
condition
Brillaint Uncirculated
Mint/Brand
Perth Mint
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The 2018 1 oz Gold Lunar Year of the Dog continues the Perth Mint’s acclaimed Lunar Series II, celebrating the rich traditions of the Chinese Zodiac. Minted in .9999 fine gold, this Brilliant Uncirculated coin honors the Year of the Dog, the 11th animal in the 12-year lunar cycle. Known for traits like loyalty, intelligence, and protection, the Dog is a symbol of friendship and good fortune in Chinese culture.
The reverse of this coin features a beautifully rendered Labrador Retriever standing atop a rocky outcrop beneath a stylized pine tree—an image that reflects strength and harmony. The Chinese character for “Dog” and the inscription “Year of the Dog” accompany the scene. Each year’s design in the Lunar Series II is unique, adding artistic appeal and collectibility to every release.
The obverse carries the classic effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, created by Ian Rank-Broadley, along with inscriptions that include “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,” “100 DOLLARS,” and the coin’s weight and purity.
Face Value: 100 AUD (legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965)
Mintage: Limited to 30,000 coins
Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II portrait with inscriptions for denomination and origin
Reverse: Features a Labrador Retriever and pine tree with “Year of the Dog” and the corresponding Chinese character
This 2018 release stands as both a collectible work of art and a .9999 fine gold bullion investment. With its limited mintage and culturally significant design, it’s a valuable addition for collectors of modern gold coins, Chinese zodiac themes, and Perth Mint series.
