2018 China 30 Gram Silver Lunar Dog Scallop Proof

How Will You Mark the Year of the Dog?

2018 sees the return of the Year of the Dog according to the Chinese Zodiac. People born under this lunar sign are said to be blessed with honesty, frankness, extremely loyalty, and a good sense of humor. Famous people born during the Year of the Dog include Winston Churchill, Elvis Presley, Steve Spielberg, Madonna and Michael Jackson. Now you can celebrate the Year of the Dog with a new legal-tender lunar proof struck in 99.9% pure silver by the China Mint!

The 2018 China Lunar Year of the Dog Fan Silver Proof features a majestic dog in an attentive 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. A one-year-only design, you can secure this year’s addition to China’s Lunar series as a unique scalloped-shaped proof struck in 30 grams of silver. Get your coin now!

• THE LATEST IN THE LUNAR SERIES -- China began minting Lunar Series coins in 1981, and this proof is the eleventh coin in the current twelve-year cycle.

• GORGEOUS PROOF FINISH – Each Lunar Dog Proof was struck on a hand-selected 30 gram, 99.9% fine silver planchet and has an appealing proof finish that complements the design beautifully.

• CHINESE LEGAL TENDER – This proof is 10 yuan legal tender in the People's Republic of China, as noted at the upper right of the reverse.

With this year’s canine theme, China’s lunar series coin has an added appeal, as it is not only desirable for lunar collectors and those whose birthdays were in the Year of the Dog but also to any dog lover. While 60,000 pieces were issued, many of those will remain in China, and we have a very limited supply, so order now at GovMint.com.