2022 Year of the Tiger 1oz Silver Proof Coin - Australian Opal Lunar Series

From our prestigious Australian Opal Lunar Series, this 2022 Year of the Tiger coin features a spectacular centrepiece crafted from authentic Australian opal.

Those born under the sign of the Chinese lunar tiger in 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974 and every 12th preceding year, are said to be determined, courageous, confident and charming.

Struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver in proof quality, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 of the Australian Opal Lunar Series 2022 Year of the Tiger 1oz Silver Proof Coin.

DESIGN

The coin’s reverse incorporates an inner panel design of a tiger detailed in pure Australian opal. The outer panel of the coin features intricate patterning with stylised depictions of cineraria flowers. The design includes the inscription ‘YEAR OF THE TIGER’ and the Chinese character for ‘tiger’ together with the 2022 year-date, the coin’s weight and purity, and The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

The coin’s obverse bears the Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II within a stylised pattern and the monetary denomination.

PRESENTATION

The coin is housed in a classic display case with a clear lid. Packaged within an illustrated shipper, each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.