This beautiful coin features the Lunar rooster set in stunning Australian opal. This is an exceptional addition to the 2017 lunar coins and would make a wonderful gift for those born in the Year of the Rooster.
Struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver in proof quality, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.
The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 of the Australian Opal Lunar Series – 2017 Year of the Rooster 1oz Silver Proof Coin.
The coin’s reverse incorporates an inner panel design of a rooster detailed in pure Australian opal. The outer panel of the coin depicts a collection of stylised leaves. The design includes the inscription YEAR OF THE ROOSTER, the 2017 year-date, and The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.
The coin's obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and the monetary denomination.
The coin is presented in a prestigious display case with a light, which turns on as you open the lid, shining down and showcasing the stunning colours of the opal inset. The coin is accompanied by a stunning illustrated shipper and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Mint | The Perth Mint |
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Country Of Issue | Australia |
Year | 2017 |
Denomination | $1 |
Metal Type | Silver |
Weight (g) | 28.349 |
Purity (%) | 99.9 |
Diameter (mm) | 40.00 |
Mintage | 10,000 |