2018 $1 Coin - Year of the Dog - Lunar Series

2018 $1 Year of the Dog Uncirculated Coin in Presentation Card & Red Envelope

Celebrate the Chinese Lunar Calendar with the Royal Australian Mint's popular 2018 $1 Year of the Dog uncirculated coin. People born under the sign of the Dog are celebrated for being loyal, honest, cautious, and kind-hearted. Struck to uncirculated quality, this coin makes an ideal addition to any lunar collection or a thoughtful keepsake gift.

Design Details & Key Features

• Year of Issue: 2018
• Denomination: $1.00 AUD
• Theme: Lunar Series – Year of the Dog
• Reverse Design: Designed by Bronwyn King, featuring a detailed dog framed by decorative Chinese lunar motifs and the Chinese character for Dog (狗).
• Obverse Design: Features the official Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
• Composition: Aluminium Bronze (AlBr)
• Mass: 9.00 grams
• Diameter: 25.00 mm
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Maximum Mintage: 20,000 coins
• Legal Tender: Official Australian $1 legal tender.
• Packaging: Original Royal Australian Mint presentation card housed inside its traditional red gifting envelope.
• Catalogue Reference: Numista #126630

Condition and Presentation Note

The coin remains sealed in its original official presentation card and red envelope.

• Uncirculated Quality: The coin is in pristine uncirculated condition as issued by the Mint. Minor microscopic planchet contact marks or light natural toning consistent with age and aluminium-bronze composition may be present.
• Presentation Card & Envelope: Both the red envelope and presentation card remain in like-new condition, offering clean, well-preserved presentation.