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2017 Year Of The Rooster Lunar 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin
In 2017, The Perth Mint’s internationally renowned Australian Lunar Silver Proof Coin Series II celebrates the Year of the Rooster, the tenth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac.
The birth dates for people ruled by the Chinese Lunar rooster include 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, and 2017. Those born under the influence of this sign are said to be hardworking, loyal, honest, and sociable.
$65.00
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Product Code
1184
Struck from 99.99% pure silver in proof quality, no more than 8,000 1/2oz coins will be produced in this packaging.
The coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.
The reverse of the coin depicts a rooster, a hen, and three chicks standing amongst bamboo foliage and flowers. The Chinese character for ‘rooster’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Rooster’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark. The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2017 year-date, and the monetary denomination are shown on each coin’s obverse.
Each individual coin is housed in a stylish red and black presentation case and themed shipper, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
| Mint | The Perth Mint |
|---|---|
| Year | 2018 |
| Denomination | $1 |
| Metal Type | Silver |
| Weight (g) | 28.349 |
| Purity (%) | 99.9 |
| Diameter (mm) | 40.00 |
| Mintage | 10,000 |
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