2010 Perth Mint Lunar Tiger 1 oz Silver Coin (with Capsule)
Minted by Australian Perth Mint, this 2010 Lunar Tiger is one of the best seller among all horroscope. The reverse of the coin depicts a tiger lying under a tree, the Chinese character for "tiger" and the inscription "Year of the Tiger".
The Perth Mint's "P" mintmark is incorporated into each of the Lunar reverse designs. All Perth Mint Lunar series comes with original protective capsule.
Year of the Tiger – 14 February 2010 to 2 February 2011
According to ancient Chinese mythology, beneath the calm exterior of people born in the Year of the Tiger lies the courageous and competitive personality of a natural leader.
Well-liked, people with ‘tiger’ personalities are charming, affectionate and passionate. Prepared to take risks, they remain optimistic in the knowledge that they will always land on their feet. Above all, the tiger symbolises power and daring.
Famous people born in the Year of the Tiger include Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (1926), Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890), Sir Richard Branson (1950), and Steve Irwin (1962).
