2018 1 oz British Silver Year of the Dog Lunar Coins

2018 1 oz Silver British Year of the Dog Lunar Coins

The 1 oz Silver Year of the Dog Coin is the fifth release in the Shēngxiào Collection—a 12-coin series honoring the animals of the Chinese lunar calendar.
In Chinese culture, the dog is the eleventh animal in the zodiac cycle and symbolizes loyalty, honesty, and protection. This 2018 edition was designed by British-Chinese artist Wuon-Gean Ho and features a joyful terrier mid-leap. The abstract background is inspired by the unique nose print of a friend’s greyhound.

This coin has an unusual mintage of 138,888, a number chosen to symbolize good fortune, as the number eight is considered especially lucky in Chinese culture.

Obverse Design

• Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark
• Face value: 2 GBP

Reverse Design

• Terrier leaping through the air, mouth open in joy
• Chinese character for “Dog”
• Inscription: “Year of the Dog 2018”
• Silver purity stamp: 999
• Silver weight stamp: 1 oz

Special Features

• Fifth coin in the Shēngxiào Collection for the Lunar New Year
• Limited mintage of 138,888 coins worldwide
• Designed by artist Wuon-Gean Ho
• Issued by the British Royal Mint

About the British Royal Mint

The British Royal Mint, based in the United Kingdom, is one of the world’s oldest continuously operating institutions, with origins dating back over 1,100 years. Known for exceptional craftsmanship, it produces globally recognized bullion such as the Britannia series, celebrated for its beauty and advanced security features. Today, The Royal Mint combines tradition with innovation, issuing trusted bullion coins recognized worldwide.

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