This International Lunar Series Twenty-five dollar coin was struck for the international market. It was struck in solid gold and represents the Ox. The reverse was designed by Vladimir Gottwald and shows the artists impression of an Ox in gold with a black background. It has the legend 25 DOLLARS 1/2 oz.9999Au. The obverse shows the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, right-facing, with tiara and earrings. It shows the legend ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2009. The Year of the Ox was last celebrated in 2009. People born in the Year of the Rat are strong, reliable, fair and conscientious, inspiring confidence in others. They are also calm, patient, methodical and can be trusted. Although they say little they can be very opinionated. They believe strongly in themselves, but are also stubborn and hate to fail or be challenged. Although they do not lose their temper easily their anger can become explosive and impulsive. They are serious, quiet and not naturally sociable, which can make them dull. Ox people have a great deal of common sense.Ox Years: 1901, 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021