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On the reverse: The Year of the Ox gold design features a strong bull ox, standing proudly on the earth, gazing intently over its shoulder. The design also features the Chinese character for ox, year of release “1997”, gold weight and proof.
Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.
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Photo is illustrative!
Ox years are 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985 and 1997.
The Ox, as an astrological sign, represents good luck and prosperity for those bornunder its sign. It also symbolises a calm, confident and determined nature. The ox is both patient and meticulous with strong principles, but can be very stubborn.
Extremely strong, and excellent workers, their sense of self reliance makes it difficult for them to ask for or to receive assistance. Another trait is their inability to share power, and demand for loyalty from its friends. Born leaders, oxen work hard to achieve their goals. Ruled by conviction, ox are not often swayed from their beliefs.
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999.9
1 kg; 2 oz; 1 oz; 1 oz; 1/2 oz; 1/4 oz; 1/10 oz; 1/20 oz
