Why purchase this perfectly graded 2014-P 1 oz. Australian Gold Lunar Series II Year of the Horse coin?
The seventh release of the Perth Mint's Lunar Series II was released in 2014, in celebration of the Year of the Horse. Symbolic of freedom, joy, hark work and independence, the horse is the seventh animal emblem in the twelve-year cycle of the ancient Chinese Zodiac.
- This 2014-P Year of the Horse coin contains 1 Troy oz. of .9999 fine gold.
- The bullion coin measures 32.1 mm in diameter.
- The coin earned the Early Releases designation.
- Final mintage is reported to be 30,000 coins.
Gorgeous Horse Design
Obverse: An effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is centered on the obverse, surrounded by the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II," "AUSTRALIA," "1 OZ 9999 GOLD," "100 DOLLARS" and "2014." The Queen's likeness was crafted in 1998 by acclaimed British sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley.
Reverse: The reverse features the powerful, graceful form of a horse as it gallops across a field of textured grass, beneath the Chinese character representing "horse." Clusters of mountains appear in the background, with wisps of stylized auspicious clouds above. Inscriptions include the Perth Mint's "P" Mint mark and "YEAR OF THE HORSE."
Mint State 70 Excellence
This 2014-P Australia 1 oz. Gold Lunar Series II Year of the Horse bullion coin was submitted to the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) for review within thirty days of release, qualifying for the collectible Early Releases designation. Featuring a flawless strike and pristine surfaces, the $100 face value coin was awarded the perfect grade of Mint State 70. The coin is presented in a protective holder accompanied by the NGC's specially designed Horse themed certification label.
Add this exceptionally graded Lunar Series II 2014-P Australian Year of the Horse 1 oz. gold bullion coin to your collection today!
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