2019 10oz Lunar Year of the Pig Silver Coin

Product Overview

The 2019 10oz Lunar Year of the Pig Silver Coin is the twelfth and final release in the highly acclaimed Perth Mint Lunar Series II, celebrating the Year of the Pig in the Chinese zodiac. Struck from 10 troy ounces (311 grams) of 99.99% pure silver, this impressive bullion coin combines substantial silver content with one of the world’s most popular annual coin programs.

Representing prosperity, generosity, and good fortune, the Year of the Pig design has become a favourite among collectors and investors alike. As the concluding release of the Lunar Series II program, the 2019 Pig holds special significance within the series and remains highly sought after worldwide.

Backed by the Western Australian Government and produced by the world-renowned Perth Mint, this coin offers both investment-grade silver purity and strong collectible appeal.

Key Features & Benefits

• Contains 10 troy ounces (311 grams) of 99.99% pure silver
• Produced by the prestigious Perth Mint
• Final release in the celebrated Lunar Series II collection
• Celebrates the Year of the Pig (2019) in the Chinese zodiac
• Australian legal tender with a face value of $10 AUD
• Features a detailed pig and their piglets in design
• Highly sought after by collectors and investors
• Globally recognised and highly liquid bullion coin

Design & Craftsmanship

The reverse depicts a domesticated sow standing amongst four playful piglets beneath stylised foliage. The design also incorporates the Chinese character for "Pig", the inscription "Year of the Pig", and the Perth Mint’s traditional "P" mintmark, creating a beautiful tribute to the final animal of the lunar calendar cycle.

The obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the coin’s weight, purity, denomination, and year-date.

Struck to Perth Mint’s renowned bullion standards, the coin showcases exceptional detail and craftsmanship.

Authentication & Specifications

• Year: 2019
• Country: Australia
• Denomination: $10 AUD
• Mint: Perth Mint
• Series: Lunar Series II
• Metal: Silver
• Purity: 99.99%
• Weight: 10 troy ounces (311 grams)
• Finish: Bullion
• Obverse Designer: Ian Rank-Broadley
• Reverse: Year of the Pig design

Packaging & Availability

Individual coins are typically supplied in a protective acrylic capsule to preserve their condition, though due to their age, they may be sold without capsules. Due to its status as the final release in the Lunar Series II program, the 2019 Pig remains one of the most desirable large-format Lunar silver coins among collectors and investors.