SILVER $1 COIN YEAR OF THE DOG 2006
2006A circular silver coin with a dog sitting upon a pile of stones as the central motif.
On the left edge of the coin written vertically is the year [2006]. On the right to the monkey is the Chinese character for dog.
On the bottom edge of the coin there is [1 OZ 999 SILVER].
Forming a border between the rim of the coin and the centre of the coin is a band of black with raised bumps. This is the same on the reverse side.
The reverse side has a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II looking to the viewers right wearing a crown. Around the edges of this portrait in a circular manner are the words [Elizabeth II] [AUSTRALIA] [1 DOLLAR]. Beneath the portrait are the initials [IRB].
Chinese New Year is celebrated with a different animal each year. 2006 was the year of the dog. This coin was part of the Australian Lunar Series and was struck at the Perth Mint in 2006. It was part of a framed certificate presented to the City of Armadale for its support of the Armadale Business Awards.
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Minted by the Perth Mint as a part of the Australian Lunar Series of coins to celebrate Chinese New Year. This coin celebrates 2006, which was the year of the dog.
The coin and its accompanying framed certificate of appreciation was presented to the City of Armadale as thanks for its support for the Armadale Business Awards in 2006.
