2018 China Gold Lunar Dog Colorized Set Brilliant Uncirculated 2pc Set

Celebrating the Year of Man's Best Friend

Collectors throughout the world are drawn to lunar issues because they offer a unique piece every year and are an attainable and affordable series. They follow the lunar calendar, which is a stark contrast to the Gregorian calendar that is used in the West. Although even Asian countries largely operate by the dominant Gregorian calendar on a day to day basis, the lunar calendar continues to determine the scheduling of their holidays, including the lunar new year. The calendar runs in twelve-year cycles, and each year in the cycle is associated with an animal.

2018 is the Year of the Dog, which the China Mint is marking with these stunning coins. Dogs are known for their service and loyalty, as well as, in many cases, their playfulness. The unique design that these coins share combines a realistic rendering of a dog in a majestic stance superimposed over an artistic rendering of an excited dog sticking his tongue out. This juxtaposition beautifully captures why this domesticated animal is so popular with people of all ages.

• THE LATEST IN THE LUNAR SERIES -- China began minting Lunar Series coins in 1981, and these coins are part of the eleventh issue in the current twelve-year cycle.

• 99.9% FINE GOLD & SILVER -- Each Silver Lunar Dog Proof was struck from 30 grams of 99.9% fine silver, while the gold coin was struck from 3 grams of 99.9% fine gold.

• CHINESE LEGAL TENDER – The silver coin in this set is 10 yuan legal tender in China, while the gold one is 50 yuan.

• EXCELLENT EXTRAS – These coins come in a beautiful display boxes along with numbered Certificates of Authenticity.

Children have pets of all types, from dogs and cats to lizards and snakes, but few pets become part of the family in the way that dogs do. Always happy to see and play with their owners, these faithful creatures sense human emotions and respond to them more sympathetically than many people do. It is little wonder, then, that they are known as "man's best friend." That reputation gives these lunar series coins unique appeal, as they are not only desirable for lunar collectors and those whose birthdays were in the Year of the Dog but also to any dog lover. Much of the mintages of these coins will remain in China, and we have a very limited supply, so order now at GovMint.com.