Lunar II Series Year of the Ox 2009 Silver Coin, 1 oz.

The Silver Year of the Buffalo continues the series of coins inspired by the Chinese lunar calendar.

It is divided into 12-year cycles, with each year symbolized by a different animal. According to Chinese mythology, these animals were the first to answer the Buddha's call. The year of the buffalo is the second most important year in the Chinese calendar. The Chinese believe that being born in the year of a particular animal has a very strong influence on a person's personality and entire life. People born under the sign of the buffalo are characterized by a very high degree of self-confidence, industriousness and an aversion to laziness.

Coins from the lunar collection of the Perth mint, are an attractive proposition for collectors. They are characterized by precise workmanship and attention to detail. The coin's reverse depicts the image of an adult buffalo with a calf. Next to it is placed the Chinese symbol of the year of the buffalo. On the reverse of the coin you will find the traditional for Perth Mint coins image of Elizabeth II - Queen of Great Britain along with the denomination - 1 AUD.