2017 Perth Mint Lunar Rooster 1oz Silver Gilded Coin
Australian Lunar Series II | 1oz Silver Gilded Coin | 99.99% Pure Silver | 24-Carat Gold Gilded Edition
Celebrate the Year of the Rooster with this stunning 2017 Australian Lunar Series II Silver Gilded Coin from The Perth Mint.
Struck from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver, this special collector edition enhances the traditional lunar design with luxurious 24-carat gold gilding, highlighting the proud rooster at the centre of the composition.
Part of the highly acclaimed Australian Lunar Series II, the coin honours the tenth animal of the Chinese Zodiac and symbolises honesty, confidence, loyalty, and diligence.
Presented in elegant Perth Mint packaging and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, this release offers a beautiful combination of precious metal craftsmanship, cultural significance, and collectible appeal.
đ Story / Theme â Year of the Rooster
The rooster is the tenth sign in the twelve-year cycle of the Chinese Zodiac.
People born under the Rooster sign are traditionally regarded as hardworking, loyal, honest, observant, and sociable.
Birth years associated with the Rooster include:
1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, and 2017.
The Australian Lunar Series II celebrates these ancient traditions through annually changing designs and world-renowned Perth Mint craftsmanship.
đ¨ Design Description
The reverse depicts a majestic rooster gilded in 24-carat gold standing proudly alongside a hen and three chicks amongst bamboo foliage and flowering plants.
The design also incorporates:
- The Chinese character for âRoosterâ
- The inscription âYear of the Roosterâ
- The Perth Mintâs traditional âPâ mintmark
The selective gold gilding creates a striking contrast against the pure silver background, highlighting the rooster as the focal point of the design.
The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II together with the denomination and year-date.
⨠Key Features
đ Celebrates the 2017 Year of the Rooster
đ Rooster design gilded in 24-carat gold
đď¸ Official Perth Mint release
đŚđş Australian legal tender
đ¨ Detailed Lunar Series II artwork
đ Numbered Certificate of Authenticity included
đ Black and red display case with illustrated shipper
đ Specifications
| Year | 2017 |
| Country | Australia |
| Mint | The Perth Mint |
| Series | Australian Lunar Series II |
| Theme | Year of the Rooster |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 1oz |
| Purity | 99.99% |
| Finish | Gilded |
| Gilding | 24-Carat Gold |
| Denomination | $1 AUD |
| Legal Tender | Australia |
| Packaging | Black & Red Display Case + Illustrated Shipper + Numbered COA |
| SKU | CG17PMLRSGD1ZBX01 |
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