Product Description
Specifications
2021 1oz ABC Bullion Year of the Ox Gold Round
Product Overview
The 2021 1oz ABC Bullion Year of the Ox Gold Round celebrates the second animal of the Chinese lunar zodiac with an Australian-designed precious metal release from ABC Bullion.
Struck from 1 troy ounce of 99.99% pure gold, the round features an ox surrounded by bamboo and wheat, accompanied by the Chinese character for Ox. The design combines traditional lunar symbolism with the familiar ABC Bullion branding.
Unlike sovereign lunar coins issued by government mints, this release is a privately minted bullion round and does not carry a monetary denomination. Its appeal lies in its one-ounce gold content, distinctive 2021 lunar design and connection with one of Australia's established bullion brands.
Key Features & Benefits
- 1oz Pure Gold – Contains one troy ounce of 99.99% pure gold.
- Year of the Ox – Celebrates the second animal in the Chinese lunar zodiac.
- ABC Bullion – Produced as part of ABC Bullion's Australian precious metal range.
- Lunar Design – Features an ox surrounded by bamboo and wheat.
- Chinese Symbolism – Incorporates the Chinese character 牛, meaning Ox.
- Dated 2021 – Created specifically for the lunar Year of the Ox.
- Private-Mint Bullion Round – A bullion product rather than legal-tender coinage.
Design & Craftsmanship
The lunar side portrays a powerful ox surrounded by vegetation, with bamboo appearing to one side and wheat to the other. Above the animal is the Chinese character 牛, meaning Ox, while the inscription YEAR OF THE OX 2021 identifies the lunar year.
The opposing side carries the distinctive ABC Bullion square ingot logo together with the inscriptions ABC BULLION and 1 OZ 999.9 GOLD, clearly identifying the round's producer, weight and gold purity.
Authentication & Specifications
Producer: ABC Bullion / ABC Refinery
Country: Australia
Year: 2021
Theme: Year of the Ox
Product Type: Gold Bullion Round
Metal: Gold
Purity: 99.99% / .9999 Fine Gold
Gold Content: 1 Troy Oz
Weight: Approx. 31.103g
Diameter: 32.6mm
Finish: Bullion
Design: Year of the Ox
Denomination: None
Legal Tender: No
Packaging & Availability
As a dated lunar bullion release, the 2021 ABC Bullion Year of the Ox Gold Round is no longer a current-year production. Packaging may vary according to the individual example available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Ox represent in the Chinese zodiac?
The Ox is the second animal in the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle. It is traditionally associated with qualities such as strength, determination, patience and reliability. Recent Years of the Ox include 2021, 2009, 1997, 1985 and 1973.
Is the ABC Year of the Ox a coin or a round?
It is technically a privately minted gold bullion round. Unlike a legal-tender coin, it does not carry a face value or the authority of a sovereign issuing country. Its markings instead identify ABC Bullion, its one-ounce weight and .9999 gold purity.
What makes the 2021 ABC Gold Ox appealing?
The round combines a standard one-ounce .9999 gold format with a dated Australian lunar design. This gives it appeal both as an ABC Bullion product and to collectors building sets around the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac.
How is this different from a Perth Mint Lunar Ox coin?
The ABC Bullion Ox is a private-mint bullion round, whereas The Perth Mint's 2021 Lunar Series III Ox is an Australian legal-tender coin carrying a monetary denomination and Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse. They are separate 2021 lunar products produced by different Australian precious metal manufacturers.
