NZ Mint Year of the Goat coloured silver coin

New Zealand Mint has released a 2015 Year of the Goat 1 oz Coloured Silver Coin to celebrate the new Lunar year. The .999 Silver coin came in Perspex coin cases with a limited mintage of 10,000 pieces. New Zealand Mint is releasing four beautiful Lunar coins to celebrate the Year of the Goat 2015.

The coin reverse show a relief engraved Goat perched on a steep rocky mountainside in rural New Zealand. Silhouetted against a dramatic sky, the grandeur of the altitude and panoramic view may be felt in the dynamic moment captured on this coin.

The coin obverse show the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: $2
Metal: .999 Fine Silver
Diameter: 40 mm (Nominal)
Mass: 1 oz
Finish: Proof
Coin edge: Milled
Mintage: 10,000

The Lunar Year of the Goat 2015 coins are each packaged in very high quality contemporary style inner and outer packaging, making them ideal for gifting. The Silver coins are packaged in Perspex coin cases, with high quality outer packaging.

The Goat is the eighth animal in the twelve year Zodiac cycle. Symbolising such character traits as creativity, intelligence, dependability, and calmness, those born during the Year of the Goat love to dream and ponder. Those born during this Lunar Year are often quiet of personality and very fond of nature.