2021 Laos 2000 Kip 2-oz Silver Lunar Ox Proof w/Jade Ring & Gold Plating

The Year of the Ox Begins in Silver, Gold and Real Jade

According to Chinese folklore, the Ox is the second animal of the zodiac because it was tricked by the rat into giving it a ride to a party being thrown by the Jade Emperor. When the pair arrived, the rat jumped off and arrived seconds before the ox. Nevertheless, the ox has assumed a place of honor among the celestial signs dur to its importance to agriculture and its low-key nature the never seeks praise for doing its job.

Not surprisingly, the ox is one of the 12 signs of the Chinese Lunar Calendar. In fact, the ox is also the first sign of the Zodiac! With 2021 marking the next Year of the Ox, the country of Laos in Southeast Asia is issuing an exciting new coin that honors the people who are thought to be hardworking and honest if born under this sign.

Struck in two ounces of 99.9% fine silver, this legal-tender coin is sure to be a hit thanks to its realistic depiction of an ox in the center of its reverse, surrounded by a ring of real jade and decorated with selective 24-karat gold plating. At 55 mm in diameter, the coin is large enough to accommodate some important design elements, such as a circle around the edge of the coin containing eight oxen — the numeral “8” being a lucky number in Chinese culture — and THE YEAR OF THE OX in both English and Chinese. In addition, this 2021 Laos Two-Ounce Silver Lunar Ox coin comes in gorgeous proof condition, meaning that it was expertly crafted from hand-selected planchets, polished dies and multiple strikes to produce beautifully frosted details rising over mirror-like fields.

Just 2,888 of these fabulously exotic coins will struck for worldwide release, so make sure you do the clever thing and secure yours now before it’s too late. Each will come in its original government packaging and accompanied by a mint-issued Certificate of Authenticity.

• EXOTIC YEAR OF THE RAT DESIGN – These coins feature an exotic design of the 2021 Year of the Ox in English and Chinese with an engaging design. The coin’s obverse features the Laotian Coat of Arms.
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY-PURE SILVER – Each These 2021 Laos Silver Lunar Ox Proofs is struck on two ounces of highly-pure 99.9% silver with jade ring and selectively plated with 24-karat gold.
• LEGAL TENDER COINAGE – These 2021 Laos Two-Ounce Silver Lunar Ox Proofs are 2,000 Kip legal tender in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.
• GORGEOUS PROOF CONDITION – Your 2021 Laos Two-Ounce Silver Lunar Ox Proof was expertly crafted by the mint from hand-selected planchets, polished dies and multiple strikes to produce beautifully frosted details rising over mirror-like fields.
• LOW WORLDWIDE LIMITED EDITION – The worldwide limited edition for this proof coin has been set at just 2,888.

The first zodiac animal, the rat is a respected creature known to be clever and successful while enjoying a quiet, peaceful existence. Now it’s the theme of the 2021 Laos Two-Ounce Silver Lunar Ox Proof. Get a head start on your zodiac collection and secure this coin to your cart today!