The Perth Mint has produced the 2010 Tiger coin to celebrate of the Year of the Tiger.
Tiger Eye gemstone has always shared the celebration of the Year of the Tiger, as its features such as its beauty, unique colour and pattern matches that of a tiger eye.

 

Tiger eye gemstone reflects a narrow band of light that changes positions as the gem is moved back and forth. The effect is called chatoyant, it is having a changeable lustre.

It gets its name from the French phrase for cat’s eye’ as it resembles a feline slitted pupil.  It has rich yellow and golden brown stripes, with a fine golden lustre when polished.

Tiger eye is used to help focus the mind and also offers protection during travels.

Tiger Eye is mostly mined in South Africa.  

 

Tiger’s eye is a remarkable rock such as the tiger, as it has received its name due to their similarities.

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Tiger Eye Gemstone
Solid natural Tiger Eye of approx 4 carats.
Source Australia
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Rough Diamonds of approx 1 carat Titanium Colour Untreated
Source Australia
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Gold Nugget of approx 0.20 grams
Source Australia
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1/2 Ounce 2010 Tiger silver coin Specimen
99.9% pure silver Australian Legal tender
35 mm diameter size
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This set is supplied with Numbered certificate of Authenticity
in superb presentation case and packaging

Presentation Box size is large 150 x 95 x 35 mm
Opal Capsules are 17 mm internal size