Chinese Zodiac Year of the Pig – 2 oz Silver Round
A mother pig and her piglet share a quiet moment in this 2019 Chinese Zodiac design. Struck in 2 troy ounces of .999 fine silver, the 39 mm round combines an intimate animal scene with an ornate border and a reverse bringing together the complete zodiac.
The Twelfth Animal in the Cycle
The Pig, also called the Boar, closes the twelve-animal sequence of the Chinese zodiac. Each animal returns after twelve years, connecting different generations through a shared sign. The 2019 Year of the Pig began on February 5, illustrating why a zodiac year does not simply start on January 1.
Lunar New Year marks the arrival of spring within a lunisolar calendar, and celebrations vary across regions and communities. The twelve animals provide a familiar visual language for this recurring celebration. On this round, the choice of a mother and young pig gives that broad tradition a gentle, personal expression centered on closeness and care.
Obverse Design
The mother pig lowers her head toward her piglet amid grasses and small natural details. The rounded forms of the animals contrast with the intricate scrollwork around the border. “THE YEAR OF THE PIG” arcs across the top, and “2019” anchors the lower edge, keeping the commemorated year clearly identified.
Reverse Design
The shared Chinese Zodiac reverse arranges all twelve animals around the circumference, accompanied by Chinese characters. A yin-yang symbol occupies the center, while the hallmark appears at the bottom. The circular layout allows the individual Pig design to be viewed as one part of the larger repeating cycle.
Specifications
- Weight: 2.00 troy ounces
- Metal: .999 fine silver
- Diameter: 39 mm
- Thickness: approximately 6 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated
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