Coin - 2006 $100 Dog Series 999.9 Gold Proof Coin - 1 OZ - Limited Edition

2006 Singapore Lunar Dog $100 Proof Gold Coin, issued on 29 Dec 2005

• Type: Lunar Year of the Dog Gold Proof Coin

• Denomination: $100 (Singapore Legal Tender)

• Metal Content: 1 troy ounce (31.103 g)

• Purity: 999.9 Fine Gold (24K)

• Finish: Proof (highly polished mirror background with frosted design)

• Diameter: 33.00 mm

• Thickness: 2.45 mm

• Issuing Authority: Singapore Mint

• Issue Date: 29 December 2005

• Mintage: 3,000 pieces only

• Serial Number: 0768 (as seen in your certificate and case)

Design Features

• Obverse (Front):
  Features the Year of the Dog design, showing a finely detailed dog standing proudly.

  • Denomination: "$100"

  • Inscription: “1 TROY OZ 999.9 FINE GOLD”

  • Background: repeated Chinese character "戌" (xū), representing the zodiac Dog.

  • Top: Chinese characters for "Year of the Dog" (狗年).

• Reverse (Back):
  Not visible in the photos, but usually features the Singapore Coat of Arms with the issuing year.

Packaging & Presentation

• Comes in an octagonal wooden display case with a red velvet interior.

• Inside lid includes printed specifications and unique certificate number (0768).

• The coin itself is housed in a protective capsule to prevent handling damage.

Collectability & Value

• Limited Mintage: Only 3,000 pieces, making it highly collectible.

• Gold Content Value: Backed by 1 troy ounce of pure gold (spot value fluctuates daily).

• Numismatic Premium: Because it is a proof coin with a low mintage, it carries extra value among collectors of lunar series coins.

• Condition: Appears pristine in capsule and presentation case – highly desirable for collectors.