2021 $1 Year of the Ox Coin & Stamp Cover PNC

2021 $1 Lunar Year of the Ox Coin & Stamp Cover PNC

The Perth Mint have just release the latest coin and stamp cover to celebrate the lunar Year of the Ox.

Those born under the sign of the Chinese lunar Ox in 2021, 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973 and every preceding year are said to the kind, intelligent, honest and reliable. Admired for their strong work ethic, logical mindset and calm demeanour, they are recognised as great leaders.

Issued as Australian legal tender, the uncirculated aluminium bronze coin is housed in a beautifully designed card with circular window revealing the coin's reverse and obverse designs.

Each coin's reverse features an ox with its calf . In the background a village is depicted among mountains.  Also included in the design is the Chinese character for 'ox', the inscription 'OX 2021' and The Perth mint's 'P' Mintmark.

Affixed to the envelope are two official Australia Post $1.10 and $3.30 stamps. The stamps are postmarked for the first day of issue and the envelope includes Australia Post's Seal of Authenticity.

Postmarked First Day of Issue 8 January 2021 Christmas Island WA 6798.

Denomination :       $1

Finish :                   Uncirculated

Metal :                    Aluminium Bronze

Diameter :              30.60 mm

Weight :                 13.50 gms

Authenticity :          Australia Post Seal of Authenticity