Australian Lunar Series And Commemorative Coins - 2015 To 2021

Overview:
A Curated Collection Of Royal Australian Mint Lunar And Commemorative Coins Spanning 2015 To 2021, Featuring Three Distinct Issues In Uncirculated Condition. This Lot Represents The Diversity Of Modern Australian Numismatic Production, Combining Traditional Lunar Zodiac Themes With Contemporary Archaeological Commemoration.

Lot Contents:

1. 2021 Lunar Series Year Of The Ox - Two Coin Uncirculated Set
Denomination: Two $1 Coins
Mint: Royal Australian Mint
Composition: Cupro-Nickel
Condition: Uncirculated (Ms-65)
Description: The 2021 Lunar Series Celebrates The Year Of The Ox, The Second Sign Of The Chinese Zodiac. The Set Contains Two Identically Designed $1 Coins Housed In Original Royal Australian Mint Presentation Packaging. The Obverse Features The Ox In Traditional Line-Drawn Style Consistent With The Lunar Series Aesthetic. The Reverse Displays The Chinese Character For Ox (?) Within An Ornamental Circular Border. Both Coins Retain Full Original Lustre And Show No Evidence Of Circulation Or Handling Wear. The Packaging Is Intact With Original Specifications Clearly Printed On The Reverse Side, Including Nominal Specifications And Designer Attribution.

2. 2021 Footprints In Time - Ice Age Footprints Commemorative 20 Cent Coin
Denomination: 20 Cents
Mint: Royal Australian Mint
Composition: Cupro-Nickel
Condition: Uncirculated (Ms-65)
Description: This Commemorative Issue Celebrates The Ice Age Footprints Discovered At Mungo National Park, A Significant Archaeological Site In New South Wales. The Reverse Depicts Ancient Animal Footprints Preserved In The Landscape, Rendered In Detailed Relief. The Obverse Bears The Effigy Of Elizabeth Ii. The Coin Is Presented In Original Royal Australian Mint Packaging With Full Specifications And Historical Context Printed On The Reverse. The Coin Displays Exceptional Strike Quality With Sharp Detail Throughout The Footprint Design. Original Lustre Is Fully Present With No Evidence Of Cleaning Or Circulation.

3. 2015 Lunar Year Of The Goat - 50 Cent Tetra Decagon Coin
Denomination: 50 Cents
Mint: Royal Australian Mint
Composition: Cupro-Nickel
Condition: Uncirculated (Ms-65)
Description: The 2015 Lunar Year Of The Goat Issue Features The Distinctive 12-Sided (Dodecagonal) Format Introduced To Australian Circulation Coinage In 1969. The Obverse Displays The Profile Of Elizabeth Ii. The Reverse Features The Goat In Traditional Artistic Style With The Chinese Character For Goat (?) Integrated Into An Ornamental Design. The Coin Exhibits Full Original Mint Lustre With Sharp Strike Detail Throughout. The Presentation Packaging Is Original And Intact, Displaying The Royal Australian Mint Branding And Official Specifications. No Evidence Of Cleaning, Environmental Damage, Or Circulation Wear Is Present.

Specifications Summary:
Total Coins In Lot: 4 Individual Coins (2 X $1 Ox Coins, 1 X 20C Footprints, 1 X 50C Goat)
Composition: Cupro-Nickel Throughout
Condition: All Coins Uncirculated, Ms-65 Grade
Packaging: Original Royal Australian Mint Presentation Packaging For All Issues
Cleaning: No Evidence Of Cleaning On Any Coin
Toning: Natural Surfaces Consistent With Original Mint State

Condition Notes:
All Coins Display Exceptional Preservation. The 2021 Ox Set Coins Show Full Cartwheel Lustre Under Angled Light. The Footprints Commemorative Exhibits Sharp Detail On The Ice Age Footprint Reverse With No Bag Marks Or Contact Wear. The 2015 Goat Coin Demonstrates The Characteristic Lustre Of Cupro-Nickel Uncirculated Issues With No Environmental Toning Or Storage Damage. Original Packaging For All Three Issues Is Intact With No Splits, Tears, Or Significant Wear To The Presentation Materials.

Historical Context:
The Royal Australian Mint Lunar Series Represents A Significant Numismatic Tradition Celebrating The Chinese Zodiac Cycle. The 2021 Year Of The Ox Continues This Annual Tradition. The Footprints In Time Series Commemorates Australia'S Rich Archaeological Heritage, Specifically The Mungo National Park Discoveries Which Provide Evidence Of Human Occupation Dating Back Over 40,000 Years. The 2015 Goat Issue Represents The Lunar Series During The Reign Of Elizabeth Ii, Prior To The Transition To King Charles Iii Portraiture In 2024.

Comparable Market Data:
Royal Australian Mint Lunar Series Coins In Uncirculated Condition Typically Trade At Modest Premiums Above Face Value, With Collector Demand Varying By Year And Zodiac Sign. Commemorative Issues Such As The Footprints Series Command Interest From Both Numismatists And Collectors Of Australian Archaeological Themes. Complete Sets With Original Packaging Consistently Outperform Loose Coins In The Secondary Market.

Buyers Are Encouraged To Inspect The Coins In Person To Assess The Quality Of Strike, Lustre Retention, And Packaging Condition. All Coins Are Offered As Pictured With No Restoration Or Conservation Undertaken.SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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