The Perth Mint’s Australian Lunar Series II 2018 Year of the Dog 1/20oz gold coin with unlimited mintages.
The reverse of each coin depicts a Labrador Retriever standing on rocks and featuring a stylised pine tree in the background. The design also incorporates the Chinese character for 'dog' the inscription "Year of the Dog" and The Perth Mint's traditional "P" mintmark.
The birth dates for people ruled by the Chinese Lunar dog include 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006 and 2018. Those born under the influence of this sign are said to be loyal, amiable, kind and friendly.
The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2018 year-date and monetary denomination are shown on the obverse of each coin.