CVC & Collectables presents: A hefty Perth Mint Lunar Series I dog in brilliant uncirculated condition with the sought-after mint-applied color—five ounces of .999 fine silver and an eye-grabbing German Shepherd design.
Coin Highlights
Maker: Perth Mint (Australia)
Date: 2006
Denomination: $8 AUD (legal tender)
Metal: .999 fine silver; 5 troy oz
Grade: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU), colorized issue
Diameter / Thickness / Edge: 60.3 mm / 7.9 mm / Reeded
Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II; denomination and legend “ELIZABETH II • AUSTRALIA • 8 DOLLARS”
Reverse: Colorized German Shepherd with “2006 • 5 OZ 999 SILVER”
Series/Type: Lunar Series I, Colorized BU; encapsulated at issue
Mintage (Colorized 5 oz): 20,000 (sold out at Mint)
Historical Note
Perth Mint’s original Lunar Series (1996–2007) became a global favorite, and in 2004 larger formats—including the 5 oz—were added to meet collector demand. The 2006 Dog follows that expansion, pairing classic bullion specs with vivid mint color.
Collectibility
The colorized 5 oz Dog’s fixed mintage of 20,000 appeals to Lunar specialists; it’s notably higher than the non-colorized 5 oz Dog (reported at 5,080), so color, condition, and complete packaging drive premiums. Ideal as a set-builder or standout Type coin in the series.
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2006 Perth Mint 5 oz Silver Year of the Dog, colorized BU. .999 fine, $8 AUD; capsule included. Popular Lunar I issue. Shop CV Coins & Collectables today!
