Perth Mint Lunar Series – 2014 Year of the Horse, 2 Oz .9999 Gold

Perth Mint Lunar Series – 2014 Year of the Horse, 2 Oz .9999 Gold

The 2014 Year of the Horse gold coin from the Perth Mint celebrates the Chinese Lunar Calendar with a stunning depiction of a galloping horse beneath stylized clouds and rugged mountain terrain.

Struck from .9999 fine gold, this 2-ounce coin is part of the Perth Mint’s acclaimed Lunar Series II.

Coin Highlights

• Mint Facility: Perth Mint
• Denomination: $200 AUD
• Date: 2014
• Quality / Type: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
• Purity: .9999 Pure Gold
• Metal Weight: 2 Troy Ounces
• Diameter: 41.1 mm
• Thickness: 3.9 mm
• Edge: Reeded

Design Details

• Obverse: Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, with the inscription “ELIZABETH II • AUSTRALIA • 200 DOLLARS” and the year/date.
• Reverse: A powerful image of a horse in motion, with wind-swept mane and flowing tail, accompanied by the Chinese character for “horse” and the inscription “Year of the Horse.” Designed by Tom Vaughan.

Why Buy the 2014 Year of the Horse Coin?

• Part of the highly collectible Lunar Series II from the Perth Mint
• High-purity 24-karat gold (.9999 fine)
• Limited mintage and strong global demand
• Excellent gift or investment for collectors of Chinese zodiac themes
• Backed by the Australian government for weight and purity