Lunar 2018 Year of the Dog 1 oz Silver Coin

Combining centuries of Chinese tradition with British minting craftsmanship, the collection celebrates the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac, or Shengxiao, and their distinctive characteristics and qualities.
Continuing the success of The Shengxiao Collection, we are excited to reveal bullion coins featuring the fifth design by artist Wuon-Gean Ho.
The bullion coins of The Shengxiao Collection are also available as a one ounce gold edition.

Key Points:
An exclusive bullion coin from The Royal Mint’s Shengxiao Collection
Struck in 999 fine silver
Minted to bullion standard
The fifth coin design in the Lunar series by UK-based artist Wuon-Gean Ho
The number eight, believed to be lucky in Chinese culture, is incorporated in each mintage
Features an obverse design by Royal Mint coin designer Jody Clark, creator of the latest definitive portrait of Her Majesty The Queen on UK coinage
The obverse also features a new guilloche background design