Description
Pre-owned 1oz Silver Lunar Year of the Dog 2018 coin in good condition
- Limited edition coin dated 2018
- Price inclusive of insured delivery
- Price excluding VAT
- Each 1oz silver Lunar Dog contains one troy ounce (31.1035 grams) of .999 fine silver
- Legal tender in the UK, CGT exempt (UK)
- UK Government assurance of weight and purity
- The number eight, believed to be lucky in Chinese culture, is incorporated in each mintage
- Face value: £2.00 (GBP)
- The obverse features a new guilloche background design
- Bleyer Bullion is an authorised retailer of Royal Mint products
The 1oz Silver Lunar Year of the Dog Coin is the fifth in The Royal Mint’s series of lunar coins brought to life by artist Wuon-Gean Ho, following her designs for the Year of the Horse, Sheep, Monkey and Rooster. The design depicts a terrier, a much-loved breed of dog that has been portrayed by artists for centuries.
About the Royal Mint’s Shengxiào (Lunar) Series
The Royal Mint is a national treasure, making beautifully crafted coins and medals for countries all over the world. Over a thousand years of craftsmanship and artistry ensures every piece they strike is a long-lasting piece of history.
The Royal Mint’s Lunar Shēngxiào coin collection was launched in 2014 and celebrates wonderful Chinese traditions in a unique fusion of Chinese and British heritage. Each coin, including the Silver Lunar Year of the Dog, feature contemporary designs of the animals of the Chinese Zodiac.
The lunar calendar plays a significant role in Chinese culture, helping people choose auspicious days for notable events in their lives, such as a wedding day. It also sets out auspicious dates, including Chinese New Year. During these celebrations gifts in red envelopes are often given to family, friends and colleagues symbolising love, luck and good fortune. The coins of The Shēngxiào Collection are a continuation of this ancient gift-giving tradition.
The Royal Mint Background
Coins produced by The Royal Mint are a staple of any UK bullion investors portfolio for a number of different reasons: As well as being competitively priced, Royal Mint coins with face value are UK legal tender and hence Capital Gains Tax free. By purchasing UK coins eligible for CGT exemption you can avoid paying tax over the profit you make, the amount of this CGT free profit won’t affect or decrease the limit of tax free profit on your other investments either.
The Royal Mint is listed as an active Good Delivery Refiner by the London Bullion Market Association.
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